Aberdeen public meetings in 2025

Aberdeen City Council

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.

• Final adoption of Ordinance 25-12-01 consolidating financial reporting
• Public hearing for Pop's Bayou Mamas LLC liquor license
• Possible approval of $77,424 computer hardware purchase
• Possible approval of 20-year well field lease agreement
• Possible approval of towing services for 2026-2028

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.

• Approved Ordinance 25-12-01 consolidating financial reporting and supplementing the 2025 budget (all aye)
• Approved Ordinance 25-12-02 supplementing the 2025 budget for parks, recreation and forestry (all aye)
• Approved Ordinance 25-12-04 setting fees and charges for city services for 2026 (all aye)
• Approved Resolution 25-12-04R authorizing an application for financial assistance (all aye)
• Approved purchase and implementation of OpenGov Budgeting and Performance Suite for 2026‑2028 (all aye)
• Approved Resolution 25-12-05R transferring contingency budget within the 2025 budget (all aye)
• Approved purchase of 45 desktops and 24 laptops from ByteSpeed for $77,424.00 (all aye)
• Approved a 20‑year well‑field lease agreement (all aye)

Aberdeen City Council

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.

• Set public hearing for Pop's Bayou Mamas LLC liquor licenses at 414 S Main St
• Authorize ARPA Reimbursement Request No. 5 for $2,983,008.69
• Authorize SRF Loan Reimbursement Request No. 6 for $68,426.60
• First reading of Ordinance 25-12-04 setting 2026 service fees
• First reading of Ordinance 25-12-02 supplementing 2025 Parks, Recreation and Forestry budget

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.

• Approved consent calendar items (new sidewalk contractor, advertising license, liquor license hearings, ARPA loan, reimbursements) – voice vote, Nilson abstained on item G
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 25-12-03 setting city salaries – all present voting aye
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 25-12-04 setting 2026 service fees – all present voting aye
• Approved WRF Improvements Pay Request No. 6 to PKG Contracting Inc. for $2,983,008.69 – all present voting aye
• Approved purchase of two Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles from Beck Motors for $107,874 – all present voting aye
• Approved 2026 SDDOT bridge‑improvement grant applications – all present voting aye
• Approved multiple AIP/AIG airport terminal road and parking lot payments totaling $307,409.79 – all present voting aye
• Approved professional‑services agreement with Helms & Associates for airport snow‑removal building expansion – all present voting aye

Board of Zoning Adjustment

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.

• Kayli Breitag – dog kennel (grooming, daycare, boarding) – Special Exception – I-2 Unrestricted Industrial District – Lot 4, ADC 2020-1, First Subdivision NE¼ Section 16, T123N‑R63W – 4801 Maloney Ave NE, Suite 201 and 202
• Jesse and Julie Morehouse – open storage of an 8’ x 40’ shipping container – Special Exception – C-2 Highway Commercial District – Lot 2, Artz Addition – 1116 6th Ave SE
• Jesse Cantalope – open storage, parking and sale of vehicles – Special Exception – C-2 Highway Commercial District – Bjornsons OL 3 NW¼ Section 20, T123N‑R63W – 2502 Sixth Ave SE

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.

• Special Exception for dog kennel at 4801 Maloney Ave NE, Suite 201 and 202 conditionally approved (unanimous)
• Special Exception for 8' x 40' shipping container storage at 1116 6 th Ave SE conditionally approved (unanimous)
• Special Exception for vehicle storage, parking and sale at 2502 Sixth Ave SE conditionally approved (unanimous)

Aberdeen City Council

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.

• Review of rate study and discussion on utility rates
• Executive session to discuss legal and contractual matters (SDCL 1-25-2(3) and (4))

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.

• Approved motion to enter executive session (voice vote, all present voting aye)
• Approved motion to end executive session (voice vote, all present voting aye)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (voice vote, all present voting aye)

Regional Airport Board

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.

• Pay Helms & Associates invoice #10 $226.48 for administration services on Terminal Expansion (AIP Proj. #3-46-0001-56-2025).
• Pay Helms & Associates invoice #9 $24,496.54 for construction administration on Terminal Access Road and Parking Lot Improvements (AIP#3-46-0001-53-2025/AIP(AIG)#54-2025).
• Reduce Dahme Construction retainage from 10% to 5% ($109,543.54) and pay estimate #4 $173,369.75 for materials and work completed.
• Accept Reede Construction Change Order #2 decreasing contract by $13,374.50 and pay estimate #6 $231,335.44 for work completed on GA Apron Reconstruction Phase 2.
• Accept Helms & Associates agreement for professional services on SRE Building Expansion and Airfield Electrical Vault Relocation (AIP Proj. #3-46-0001-58-2026).

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.

• Approved minutes from November 6, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved November Bills (motion carried)
• Approved payment of Helms & Associates invoice #9 for $24,496.54 (motion carried)
• Reduced Dahme Construction retainage to 5% ($109,543.54) (motion carried)
• Accepted Reede Construction Change Order #2 decreasing contract by $13,374.50 (motion carried)
• Accepted Helms & Associates agreement for professional services on SRE Building Expansion (motion carried)
• Approved extension of car rental concession agreements for Hertz, Thrifty, Avis, and Dollar through Dec 31, 2026 (motion carried)
• Approved payment of Reede Construction estimate #6 for $231,335.44 (motion carried)

Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board

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.

• Set temporary salaries for the Department for 2026
• Review 2026 department objectives for each division
• Request approval of revised Cemetery Policy 7110 (motion to table)
• Approve pet memorial plat: burial space $200; burial packages $380‑$550; cremation burial $245; estimated revenue $268,000
• Authorize Brownsfield grant for Washington Building next to Civic Arena

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.

• Approved payment of all bills and merchant card processing fees (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Temporary Employee Salary Scale (unanimous)
• Approved proposed changes to Cemetery Policy 7110 (unanimous)
• Approved proposed pet memorial plat (unanimous)
• Authorized applying for the Brownsfield Grant for Washington Building (unanimous)

K.O. Lee Public Library

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.

• Open Forum – public comments (10‑minute limit)
• Director’s Report
• Financial Matters
• 2026 Programming Plans
• Executive Session – personnel and legal matters

Aberdeen City Council

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.

• Proposed annexation of the Brown County Fairgrounds and municipal water tower property
• Payment of $1,234,250.59 to Dahme Construction Inc. and $748,319.75 to Landmark Structures Inc. for Water Tower and Transmission Line (WT-2025-1)
• Final adoption of Ordinance 25-11-03 to rezone 119 Washington Street N from C-3 to R-3
• Final adoption of Ordinance 25-11-04 to rename a portion of Nicklaus Drive to Shortridge Drive
• First reading of Ordinance 25-11-03 regarding city official and employee salaries

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.

• Approved annexation of Brown County Fairgrounds into Aberdeen (Resolution 25-12-01R) – all present aye
• Approved annexation of municipal water tower property at Brown County Fairgrounds (Resolution 25-12-02R) – all present aye
• Adopted Ordinance 25-11-03 rezoning 119 Washington St N from C-3 to R-3 – all present aye
• Adopted Ordinance 25-11-04 renaming portion of public right‑of‑way from Nicklaus Drive to Shortridge Drive – all present aye
• Approved Pay Request #2 for water tower and transmission line: $1,234,250.59 to Dahme Construction Inc. and $748,319.75 to Landmark Structures Inc. – all present aye
• Approved purchase of a new 2026 Ford 1‑ton AWD cargo van from Pierson Ford Lincoln, Inc. – all present aye
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 25-11-03 setting salaries and wages for city officials and employees – all present aye
• Approved consent‑calendar items (public hearing date Dec 22, 2025, mobile home park license renewal, garbage hauler and taxi driver licenses) – all present aye

Aberdeen City Council

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.

• First reading of Ordinance 25‑11‑03 to rezone 119 Washington St N from C‑3 to R‑3
• First reading of Ordinance 25‑11‑04 to rename Nicklaus Drive to Shortridge Drive
• Approval to purchase a 180 kVA trailer‑mounted generator from Stan Houston (SourceWell Contract #020923‑MTQ)
• Transfer of surplus Whelen Legacy emergency light bar to Aberdeen Rural Fire Department
• Approval of negotiated labor union contract for 2026‑2028

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.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 25‑11‑03 to rezone 119 Washington St N from C‑3 to R‑3 (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 25‑11‑04 to rename portion of Nicklaus Drive to Shortridge Drive (unanimous)
• Approved purchase and authorization of a new 180 kVA trailer‑mounted generator from Stan Houston (SourceWell Contract #020923‑MTQ) (unanimous)
• Approved declaration of surplus for a Whelen Legacy emergency light bar and its transfer to Aberdeen Rural Fire Department (unanimous)
• Approved the negotiated city employee labor union contract for 2026‑2028 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of listed utility and vendor bills for November 24, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved receipt and filing of reports from Aberdeen Airport Board, KO Lee Library Board, Planning Commission, and Zoning Adjustment Board (consent calendar) (unanimous)

Planning Commission

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.

• Rezone petition for 119 N Washington St (Lot 2, Block 4) from C‑3 to R‑3
• Ordinance to change the name of a portion of Nicklaus Drive to Shortridge Drive

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.

• Approved September 30, 2025 minutes (all members voting aye)
• Approved rezoning of 119 Washington Street North from C‑3 to R‑3 (all members voting aye)
• Approved ordinance to rename Nicklaus Drive to Shortridge Drive (all members voting aye)
• Adjourned meeting (all members voting aye)

Mayor's Advisory Committee for People With Disabilities

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.

• Review and approve October meeting minutes
• Review and approve updated Treasurer’s Report
• Presentation by Jackie Whitlock (Aberdeen Senior Citizens Center)
• Proposal to send a letter/flyer to Aberdeen businesses with potential funding
• Excused absences: Laura Stoltenburg, Allison Schmitt

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.

• Approved October meeting minutes (all approved)
• Approved Updated Treasurer’s Report – $1,502.69 (all approved)
• Decided to try new first‑floor meeting room for January meeting
• Approved Christmas‑party white‑elephant gift of $15; Eric to locate venue
• Mendy will schedule meeting with Eric, Brad, Mendy, and Kim Aman
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Brad, second by Nicole, all approved)

Aberdeen City Council

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.

• Petition of voluntary annexation for multiple parcels in Township 123 N, Range 64 W
• ARPA Reimbursement Request No. 4 for $3,253,581.00 contracting fees
• SRF Loan Reimbursement Request No. 5 for $91,017.01 engineering services
• Pay Request #1 for Water Tower and Transmission Line: $480,563.26 to Dahme Construction and $744,866.50 to Landmark Structures
• Pay Request #9 ($255,751.72) and Change Order #2 ($11,066.08) for 10th Ave SE Bridge Replacement to Prahm Construction

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.

• Approved agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Referred voluntary annexation petition to City Engineer, Attorney, and Planning/Zoning Director (unanimous)
• Approved WRF Improvements Pay Request No. 5 – $3,253,581.00 to PKG Contracting Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Request #9 – $255,751.72 and Change Order #2 – $11,066.08 for 10th Ave SE Bridge Replacement to Prahm Construction Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 water treatment chemicals purchase (unanimous)
• Approved airport terminal access road and parking lot payments – $59,867.37, $997,656.23, and $1,450.00 (unanimous)
• Approved declaration of surplus one‑service deputy weapon (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Adjustment

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.

• Legacy Apartments, LLC – building variances (16' west, 2.75' south, 15' east, 3' north) and three 8'×12' decks, Lot 1, Gohn’s Second Subdivision, 915 17th St S
• SWS Rentals, LLC – appeal of Notice of Continued Violations and demolition order for two accessory structures, Lot 1, Suedmeier Addition, 106 Lloyd St N
• Hieb’s High Rev Repair – special exception for open vehicle storage and limited sales display, (C‑3) Neighborhood Commercial District, Lot 1, GPHC Corner Subdivision, 101 Main St N
• Schopp Properties, LLC & Northern Electric Coop – accessory sign (3'×5' and 1.5'×5') on Outlot 4, NE¼ Section 17, T123N‑R63W, 403 Brown Co 19 N, (I‑2) Unrestricted Industrial District

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.

• Approved Board of Zoning Adjustment minutes of Oct 9, 2025 (all members aye)
• Approved Building Variances #1‑#3 for Legacy Apartments, LLC (all members aye)
• Conditionally approved Building Variance #4 for Legacy Apartments, LLC (all members aye)
• Conditionally approved SWS Rentals appeal with extension conditions (4 aye, 1 nay)
• Conditionally approved Special Exception for Hieb’s High Rev Repair (all members aye)
• Conditionally approved sign appeal for Northern Electric Cooperative (all members aye)
• Adjourned meeting (all members aye)

Regional Airport Board

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.

• Pay Helms & Associates $806.64 for administration services on Terminal Expansion (AIP Proj. #3-46-0001-56-2025)
• Pay Helms & Associates $59,867.37 for construction administration and resident engineering on Terminal Access Road and Parking Lot Improvements (AIP#3-46-0001-53-2025/AIP(AIG)#54-2025)
• Pay Dahme Construction $997,656.23 for materials and work completed through Oct 25 on Terminal Access Road and Parking Lot Improvements
• Pay Knight Towing $1,450 for relocating cars related to the same project
• Pay Helms & Associates $4,886.75 for construction administration on GA Apron Reconstruction Phase 2 (AIP Proj. #3-46-0001-52-2024)

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.

• Approved October minutes (Item #2) – motion carried
• Adopted agenda (Item #3) – motion carried
• Approved payment to Helms & Associates $806.64 for administration services (Item #7) – motion carried
• Approved payment to Helms & Associates $59,867.37 for construction administration (Item #8a) – motion carried
• Approved payment to Dahme Construction $997,656.23 for materials and work (Item #8b) – motion carried
• Approved payment to Knight Towing $1,450 for vehicle relocation (Item #8c) – motion carried
• Approved payment to Helms & Associates $4,886.75 for construction administration (Item #9a) – motion carried
• Approved payment to Aaron Swan $13,716 for material/quality assurance testing (Item #9b) – motion carried

Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board

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.

• Approval of Revised Cemetery Policy 7110
• Approval of Proposed Fees and Charges for 2026
• Approval of Doll House Agreement and Naming Rights
• Authorization to surplus animals from Wylie Park Zoo
• Acceptance of $61,500 bid from Wild Adventures Theme Park for C.P. Huntington Model 102 Train Engine

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.

• Approved payment of all presented bills and merchant card processing fees (unanimous)
• Tabled proposed revisions to Cemetery Policy 7110 (unanimous)
• Approved proposed Fees and Charges for 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved donation agreement and naming of doll house after Cindy Haglund (unanimous)
• Declared listed Wylie Park Zoo animals as surplus property (unanimous)

K.O. Lee Public Library

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.

• Holiday hours for Christmas and New Year's Eve
• Identify immediate library needs and consider a plan for the future
• 2026 Library Goals
• Director’s Report by Acting Director Cara Perrion
• Executive Session on personnel and legal matters (SDCL §1-25-2)

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.

• Approved October 7, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved October 27, 2025 special session minutes (4-0)
• Approved payment of October 2025 bills and filing of financial reports (4-0)
• Approved closing library at 5:00 PM on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve (board agreement)
• Entered executive session to discuss personnel and legal matters (4-0)
• Exited executive session (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Aberdeen City Council

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.

• Transfer of Retail On‑Off Sale Malt Beverage and SD Farm Wine License RB‑3433 and Video Lottery License VL‑1071 from Bonn Express, Inc., 801 North Highway 281, to Bonn River LLC, dba Bonn Express, 801 North Highway 281
• Transfer of Retail On‑Sale Liquor License RL‑5411 from Plaza Rentals LLP, 813 Circle Drive, to Bonn River LLC, dba Bonn Express, 801 North Highway 281
• Special one‑day on‑sale Beer, Wine and Cider License for Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce event on November 13, 2025 at the Aberdeen Civic Arena, 203 S Washington St
• Pay Request #1 for WT‑2025‑1 (Water Tower and Transmission Line) – $480,563.26 to Dahme Construction Inc. and $744,866.50 to Landmark Structures Inc., total $1,225,429.76
• Pay Request #3 ($137,959.53) and Change Order #2 ($117,250.35) for Conc‑2025‑4 (Street Maintenance Concrete Repair 2) to CWF Masonry & Construction

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.

• Approved agenda (voice vote, all aye)
• Approved October 27, 2025 minutes (voice vote, all aye)
• Approved consent calendar items (proclamations, license renewals) (voice vote, all aye)
• Approved transfer of retail on‑off sale malt beverage, farm wine RB‑3433 and video lottery VL‑1071 to Bonn River LLC (roll call, all aye)
• Approved transfer of retail on‑sale liquor license RL‑5411 to Bonn River LLC (roll call, all aye)
• Approved special one‑day beer, wine and cider license for Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce event on Nov 13 (voice vote, all aye)
• Approved Pay Request #1 for water tower and transmission line totaling $1,225,429.76 (roll call, all aye)
• Approved Pay Request #3 ($137,959.53) and Change Order #2 ($117,250.35) for street maintenance (roll call, all aye)

Aberdeen City Council

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.

• Approval of Fairgrounds Annexation Agreement with Brown County
• Water Reclamation Improvements Pay Request No. 4 for $4,255,921.13 to PKG Contracting Inc.
• Joint funding payment of $26,080.00 with USGS for water resource investigation (10/1/2024–9/30/2025)
• Possible approval of permit for cannabis dispensary at 3015 6th Avenue SE, Suite 1
• Reaffirmation of Kathy Zerr’s five‑year reappointment to the Aberdeen Housing Authority Board

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.

• Approved agenda (voice vote, all present)
• Approved minutes (voice vote, all present)
• Approved consent calendar items (finance certification, audited statements, workers‑comp, event permits, etc.) (voice vote, all present)
• Reappointed Kathy Zerr to Aberdeen Housing Authority Board for a five‑year term ending 12‑31‑2030 (voice vote, all present)
• Appointed Tanner Jondahl as Police Chief effective Oct 28 2025 (voice vote, all present)
• Approved cannabis dispensary permit at 3015 6th Ave SE, Suite 1 (roll‑call vote, all present)
• Approved payment of listed bills for Oct 27 2025 (roll‑call vote, all present)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote, all present)

Mayor's Advisory Committee for People With Disabilities

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.

• Presentation by Police Chief Dave McNeal
• Discussion on SD Center for Excellence resources
• Update on Melgaard Park sidewalk and bathrooms
• Review of August and September minutes
• Reports on NDEAM and ADA Anniversary Celebration

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.

• Approved August and September minutes (motion passed)
• Approved Treasurer's Report showing $1,943.89 balance (motion passed)
• Set BAD event date for March 27 (date confirmed)
• Moved Education Enhancement Award application deadline to April 10 (deadline changed)
• Tabled Dr. Becky Guffin email discussion on BAD concerns to end of year (discussion postponed)
• Allowed committee members to request Zoom participation by contacting Brad or Eric (Zoom request process approved)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Aberdeen City Council

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.

• Possible approval of a $4,255,921.13 pay request to PKG Contracting Inc. for WRF Improvements
• Possible approval of a $676,893.72 pay request to Prahm Construction Inc. for 10th Ave SE Bridge Replacement
• Possible approval of a Hospital Resource Officer Agreement with Avera St. Luke’s
• Possible approval of a $718,652.08 pay estimate to Dahme Construction for Airport Terminal Access Road and Parking Lot
• Possible approval of an ARPA reimbursement request for contracting fees totaling $4,255,921.13

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.

• Approved Fairgrounds Annexation Agreement with Brown County and the Fair Board; City Manager authorized to sign (all present voting aye)
• Approved Hospital Resource Officer Agreement with Avera St. Luke’s; City Manager and Police Chief authorized to sign (all present voting aye)
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑10‑01 to supplement 2025 budget for unanticipated projects (all present voting aye)
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑10‑04 to supplement 2025 budget for Parks, Recreation and Forestry (all present voting aye)
• Approved City Manager signature on Aberdeen Ride Line 5310 grant for FY 2026 (all present voting aye)
• Approved City Manager signature on Aberdeen Ride Line 5311 grant for FY 2026 (all present voting aye)
• Approved WRF Improvements Pay Request No. 4 to PKG Contracting Inc. for $4,255,921.13 (all present voting aye)
• Approved Joint Funding payment of $26,080.00 with USGS for water resource investigation (all present voting aye)

Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board

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.

• Facility tour of Fossum and Bryce fields (informational, no decisions)

Regional Airport Board

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.

• Recommend payment to Helm s & Associates invoice #8 for $2,721.25 for administration services on Terminal Expansion
• Recommend payment to Quest Construction PE #1 for $24,085.19 (10% mobilization fee) on Terminal Expansion
• Recommend payment to Helms & Associates invoice #7 for $68,726.71 for construction administration on Terminal Access Road and Parking Lot Improvements
• Recommend payment to Dahme Construction pay estimate #2 for $718,652.08 for materials and work completed on Terminal Access Road and Parking Lot Improvements
• Recommend payment to Reede Construction pay estimate #5 for $322,983.42 for materials on GA Apron Reconstruction Phase 2, and reduce retainage from 10% to 5% ($174,939.94)

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.

• Approved $2,721.25 payment to Helms & Associates for administration services (AIP Project #3-46-0001-55-2025)
• Approved $24,085.19 payment to Quest Construction (25% mobilization fee) for Terminal Expansion (AIP Project #3-46-0001-55-2025)
• Approved $68,726.71 payment to Helms & Associates for construction administration on Access Road and Parking Lot improvements (AIP Project #3-46-0001-53-2025)
• Approved $718,652.08 payment to Dahme Construction for materials and work completed through September 27 (AIP Project #3-46-0001-53-2025)
• Approved $25,885.72 payment to Helms & Associates for GA Apron Reconstruction Phase 2 (AIP Project #3-46-0001-52-2024)
• Reduced Reede Construction retainage from 10% to 5% ($174,939.94) for GA Apron Reconstruction Phase 2
• Approved $322,983.42 payment to Reede Construction for materials and work completed through September 23 (GA Apron Reconstruction Phase 2)
• Approved $625 payment to Helms & Associates for assistance on PCU purchase

Board of Zoning Adjustment

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.

• Request for a 10‑foot building variance to locate a 4' × 5' front deck 15' from the west property line
• Request for a 5‑foot building variance to keep the existing residence 20' from the west property line
• Approval of the Board of Zoning Adjustment minutes from September 11, 2025
• Open forum limited to 10 minutes for public comments
• Adjournment of the meeting

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.

• Approved September 11, 2025 Board of Zoning Adjustment minutes (all members voting aye)
• Approved building variance for a 4' x 5' covered front deck 15' from west property line on 520 Arch St N (conditions attached, all members voting aye)
• Approved building variance for existing residence to remain 20' from west property line on 520 Arch St N (conditions attached, all members voting aye)
• Adjourned the meeting (all members voting aye)

K.O. Lee Public Library

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.

• America’s 250 Initiative
• 2026 Goals
• Executive session regarding employee qualifications and performance

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.

• Approved September 2, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved payment of September 2025 bills and filing of financial reports (5-0)
• Entered Executive Session to discuss Tween/Teen Librarian position (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Aberdeen City Council

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.

• Resolution 25‑09‑02R: Main Street two‑way traffic configuration, budget change $500,000 → $200,000
• ARPA Reimbursement Request No. 2: $1,889,480.21 for contracting fees
• SRF Loan Draw No. 2: $65,736.00 for engineering services and NECOG fees
• Public hearing: Transfer of Malt Beverage License RB‑27440 from Walar Inc. to Rakhine Restaurant, 602 S 3rd St
• Master Services Agreement with Eide Bailly LLP for audit services for 2025‑2027

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.

• Approved Master Services Agreement with Eide Bailly LLP for audits 2025‑2027 (voice vote, all present aye)
• Approved transfer of retail on‑off sale license RB‑27440 to Rakhine Restaurant (voice vote, all present aye)
• Approved special one‑day beer license for Aberdeen Downtown Association’s 2025 Brew Walk (voice vote, all present aye)
• Approved special one‑day beer, wine and cider license for The Aberdeen Store dba The Market on the Plaza (voice vote, all present aye)
• Approved second reading and final adoption of Ordinance 25‑09‑02 amending Home Day Care regulations (voice vote, all present aye)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 25‑10‑01 supplementing 2025 budget and struck $16,000 line item (voice vote, all present aye)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 25‑10‑04 supplementing 2025 budget for Parks, Recreation (voice vote, all present aye)
• Approved consent calendar items: proclamations, new sidewalk contractor Fischbach Construction LLC, new taxi drivers Alex Belliveau and Thomas Kulesa, and lottery notices (voice vote, all present aye)

Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board

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.

• Approved payment of all presented bills and next month’s merchant card processing fees
• Considered bids for CP Huntington Model 102 train engine (serial 1023049924, manufactured 4/7/99)
• Reviewed updated Community Needs Assessment Survey with ETC
• Reviewed updated plans for Fossum and Bryce ballfields
• Received mosquito control update

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.

• Approved agenda (all present voting aye)
• Approved meeting minutes (all present voting aye)
• Authorized payment of all bills and next month's merchant card fees (all present voting aye)
• Moved forward with community needs assessment survey (all present voting aye)
• Accepted bid from Wild Adventures Theme Park for train engine, $61,500 (all present voting aye)
• Adjourned meeting (all present voting aye)

Planning Commission

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.

• Ordinance to amend city code regarding annexation of Brown County Fairgrounds
• New land use request for 719 Main Street North (Former Scotty's Restaurant)
• Approval of August 19, 2025, Planning Commission minutes
• Open forum for public comments on non-agenda items
• Review of old business from previous meeting

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.

• Approved August 19, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (4 aye, 0 nay)
• Approved amendment to city code for annexing Brown County Fairgrounds (4 aye, 0 nay)
• Approved new land‑use permit for automotive sales lot at 719 Main St N with conditions (4 aye, 0 nay)
• Adjourned meeting (4 aye, 0 nay)

Aberdeen City Council

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.

• Executive session to interview City Manager finalists
• Department heads and community group members participate
• Legal counsel consulted on contractual matters
• Discussion of candidates' qualifications, competence, performance, character, and fitness
• Preparation for contract negotiations with prospective employee

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.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Moved into executive session at 8:03 a.m. (unanimous voice vote)
• Returned to open meeting at 6:28 p.m. (unanimous voice vote)
• Offered City Manager position to Dave McNeil (unanimous voice vote)
• Directed City Attorney and HR Director to negotiate contract terms with Dave McNeil (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:30 p.m. (unanimous voice vote)

Aberdeen City Council

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.

• Approve Change Order #1 for Aberdeen Water Tower & Transmission Line project ($-520,000.00) pending SDDANR & EDA concurrence
• Public hearing and possible resolution on the 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan, including Two‑Way Main Street
• Approve payment of $1,889,480.21 to PKG Contracting Inc. for Water Reclamation improvements
• Approve payment of $431,566.88 to Prahm Construction Inc. for 10th Ave SE Bridge replacement
• Approve payment of $82,531.87 to CWF Masonry & Construction for Street Maintenance Concrete Repair 2

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.

• Approved Main Street two-way traffic configuration from Railroad Ave to Sixth Ave (Ronayne, Liebelt, Johnson, Ekanger no; others yes)
• Approved two‑lane Option 1 layout for Main Street two-way (Ronayne, Liebelt, Johnson no; others yes)
• Approved first reading of Resolution No. 25‑09‑02, adopting Option 1 and revising budget ($500k removed, $200k added, $300k reallocated) (Ronayne, Liebelt, Johnson no; others yes)
• Approved Appropriations Ordinance No. 25‑09‑01‑2026 (all present aye)
• Approved all bids for 2025‑2026 snow removal services (all present aye)
• Approved change order for Aberdeen Water Tower & Transmission Line project for –$520,000 (all present aye)
• Approved Pay Request #1 for $82,531.87 street‑maintenance concrete repair (all present aye)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 25‑09‑02 amending Home Day Care regulations (all present aye)

Mayor's Advisory Committee for People With Disabilities

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.

• Review and approve August minutes
• Review and approve Treasurer’s Report
• Follow‑up on Melgaard Park sidewalk and bathroom plans
• Status of portable sign purchase from Amazon
• Discussion of power wheelchair donation availability

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.

• August minutes not approved – quorum not met
• Dr. Becky Guffin email discussion tabled to year‑end
• Wheelchair tire reimbursement (~$60) approved via email vote
• Portable sign purchase from Amazon confirmed

Aberdeen City Council

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.

• Public hearing on the 2026 Capital Improvement Plan
• First reading of Ordinance 25-09-01 (2026 Appropriations Ordinance)
• Pay request of $1,889,480.21 to PKG Contracting Inc. for WRF Improvements
• Pay request of $1,320,890.34 to Reede Construction for GA Apron Reconstruction, Phase 2
• Pay request of $431,566.88 to Prahm Construction Inc. for 10th Ave SE Bridge Replacement

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.

• Approved $1,889,480.21 WRF Improvements Pay Request No. 3 to PKG Contracting Inc. (all present voting aye)
• Approved $10,000 payment to Northeast Council of Governments (all present voting aye)
• Approved $431,566.88 payment for 10th Ave SE Bridge Replacement to Prahm Construction Inc. (all present voting aye)
• Approved Helms & Associates invoices: $2,055, $63.41, $1,084.16, $1,591.17 (all present voting aye)
• Approved $72,973.88 and $1,320,890.34 payments for GA Apron Reconstruction Phase 2 (all present voting aye)
• Approved $11,497.79, $191,649.31 and a $23,808.90 contract decrease for Airport Terminal Access Road (all present voting aye)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 25‑09‑01 (2026 Appropriations Ordinance) (all present voting aye)
• Approved Resolution 25‑09‑03R to allocate promotion‑fund dollars to community organizations (Ronayne and Fouberg abstained on one allocation, motion carried)

Board of Zoning Adjustment

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.

• Aberdeen Auto Center, Inc. – appeal for off‑premise open storage and display of vehicles in the C‑1 Neighborhood Commercial District, Lot 1 (719 Main St N)

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.

• Approved August 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous aye)
• Approved Aberdeen Auto Center appeal with conditions (4 aye, 1 nay)
• Amended appeal approval to one‑year term effective Sep 11, 2025 (4 aye, 1 nay)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous aye)

Aberdeen City Council

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.

• Presentation of 2-way Main Street project concept and cost estimate
• Discussion on 2-way Main Street project
• Open forum for public comments (10 minutes limit)
• Meeting held at 123 South Lincoln Street
• Meeting called by the Mayor

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.

• Approved agenda (voice vote, unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote, unanimous)

Regional Airport Board

The Aberdeen Airport Board will review and likely approve multiple invoices and change orders for ongoing construction projects, including terminal expansion, runway rehabilitation, and parking lot improvements. The board will also hear a manager’s report and accept public comments on future agenda items.

• Pay $1,084.16 for terminal expansion bidding services
• Pay $11,497.79 for terminal access road construction administration
• Approve $23,808.90 decrease in Dahme Construction contract
• Pay $191,649.31 for terminal access road work completed through August 23
• Pay $1,320,890.34 for GA apron reconstruction Phase 2 work completed through August 23

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.

• Approved August 7, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved $23,808.90 Dahme Construction Change Order #1 (decrease) (motion carried)
• Approved $191,649.31 payment to Dahme Construction for materials and work completed through August 23 (motion carried)
• Approved $1,320,890.34 payment to Reede Construction for GA Apron Reconstruction Phase 2 (motion carried)
• Approved $72,973.88 payment to Helms & Associates for Construction Administration and Resident Engineering services on Apron Reconstruction (motion carried)
• Approved $2,055 payment to Helms & Associates for assistance on PCU purchase (motion carried)
• Approved $63.41 payment to Helms & Associates for administration services on runway rehabilitation (motion carried)

Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board

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.

• Presentation of Storybook Land Master Plan
• Discussion on recognition of retired donation items
• Report from Wylie Park staff
• Approval of bills and financial statements

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.

• Approved agenda (all present voting aye)
• Accepted regular board meeting minutes (all present voting aye)
• Accepted special board meeting minutes (all present voting aye)
• Approved payment of all presented bills (all present voting aye)
• Approved merchant card processing fees for next month (all present voting aye)
• Authorized President and Secretary to issue requisition for warrant to Finance Officer (all present voting aye)
• Adjourned meeting (all present voting aye)

K.O. Lee Public Library

The K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library Board will hold its regular meeting on September 2, 2025, at 5:15 PM. The agenda includes approval of minutes from August 5, a director’s report, financial matters, and a staff spotlight on Maray Larson. The public may address the board during a 10-minute open forum, with specific guidelines provided.

• Approval of minutes from August 5, 2025
• Staff spotlight on Maray Larson, Library Technician
• Public open forum (10 minutes, limited to 2 minutes per speaker)
• Next meeting scheduled for October 7, 2025

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.

• Approved August 5, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved payment of August 2025 bills and filing of financial reports (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Aberdeen City Council

The Aberdeen City Council will hold a regular meeting to decide on several items, including the purchase of a 2025 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor for $44,143.20 and approval of a $241,274.01 payment to Prahm Construction for the 10th Avenue SE Bridge Replacement project. The council will also conduct a public hearing on the 2026 Appropriations Ordinance and consider a rezoning petition for 511 Arch Street S.

• Second reading and possible approval of Ordinance 25-08-01 to rezone 511 Arch Street S from C-2 to R-3
• Public hearing and possible first reading of Ordinance 25-09-01 for 2026 Appropriations Ordinance
• Possible approval of $44,143.20 purchase of 2025 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor from Karl Ford
• Possible approval of $241,274.01 Pay Request #5 for 10th Ave SE Bridge Replacement to Prahm Construction Inc.
• Set bid date for 2025-2026 Snow Removal Services by September 16, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.

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.

• Approved agenda (voice vote, all aye)
• Approved minutes of August 25, 2025 (voice vote, all aye)
• Approved consent‑calendar items: library card sign‑up proclamation, day‑care licenses (voice vote, all aye)
• Approved rezoning ordinance 25‑08‑01 for 511 Arch Street S from C‑2 to R‑3 (voice vote, all aye)
• Approved purchase of 2025 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor, $44,143.20 (voice vote, all aye)
• Approved Pay Request #5 for 10th Ave SE Bridge Replacement, $241,274.01 (voice vote, all aye)
• Approved amendment of council handbook bylaws (voice vote, all aye)
• Tabled first reading of Ordinance 25‑09‑01 to September 15, 2025 (voice vote, all aye)

Aberdeen City Council

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.

• Possible approval of $2,432,316.81 ARPA reimbursement
• Possible approval of $2,829,246.30 WRF Improvements Project Pay Request
• Possible approval of $240,815.00 Ford F-550 Brush Truck purchase
• Possible approval of $146,579.68 concrete street repair contract
• Possible approval of land purchase from First Baptist Church for a neighborhood park

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.

• Approved amendment to land purchase agreement (payment from general fund); Nilson voted no, others aye
• Approved purchase agreement for city to acquire land from First Baptist Church for a neighborhood park; Nilson voted no, others aye
• Approved Resolution No. 25-08-01R establishing the Aberdeen–Brown County Regional Railroad Authority and appointing commissioners; all aye
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 25-08-01 to rezone 511 Arch Street S from C-2 to R-3; all aye
• Approved WRF Improvements Project Pay Request No. 2 to PKG Contracting Inc. for $2,829,246.30; all aye
• Approved purchase of Ford F-550 Brush Truck from Midwest Fire of Luverne, MN for $240,815.00; all aye
• Approved bid by CWF Concrete & Masonry of Aberdeen, SD for $146,579.68 for Street Maintenance Concrete Repair II; all aye
• Approved pay request for Traffic‑2024‑1 signal improvements $56,716.01 and change order –$8,679.59 to Ringgenberg Electric Inc.; all aye

Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board

The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board will meet to discuss a Community Needs Assessment Survey with ETC. The board will also consider a request to reallocate funds for flooring at the Strode Center.

• Discussion of Community Needs Assessment Survey with ETC
• Request to reallocate funds for flooring at the Strode Center

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.

• Approved agenda (all present voting aye)
• Approved reallocation of Recreation and Aquatics funds for Strode Center flooring (all present voting aye)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (all present voting aye)

Planning Commission

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.

• Petition to rezone 511 Arch Street South from (C-2) Highway Commercial to (R-3) High Density Residential
• Request for new land use at 711 Main Street North for a real estate sales business

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.

• Approved July 15, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (all members voting aye)
• Approved rezoning of 511 Arch St South from C‑2 to R‑3 (all members voting aye)
• Approved land‑use request for 711 Main St N to permit real‑estate sales and sign changes in C‑1 district (all members voting aye)
• Adjourned meeting (all members voting aye)

Mayor's Advisory Committee for People With Disabilities

The Mayor’s Advisory Committee for People with Disabilities meets to review routine minutes, treasurer’s report, and committee updates. Members will vote on reimbursing the Aberdeen Downtown Association approximately $60 in sales tax for interpreter services at concert series events using committee funds.

• Vote to approve ~$60 sales-tax reimbursement for Aberdeen Downtown Association interpreter services at concert series events
• Purchase vote for portable sign for events and announcements
• Purchase vote for promotional stickers
• Review of Melgaard Park sidewalk and bathroom updates
• Planning for ADA week gift-card drawings

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.

• Approved June meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved June 2025 Treasurer's Report showing $3,251 balance (motion carried)
• Approved $60 sales tax reimbursement to Aberdeen Downtown Association (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of 24x36 portable sign up to $400 (motion carried)

Aberdeen City Council

The Aberdeen City Council will meet to decide on multiple construction pay requests totaling over $14.6 million for city projects including airport access roads, water tower construction, and street repairs. The council will also vote on new business licenses, event permits, and grant approvals. No major policy decisions are scheduled, and the meeting includes routine procedural items.

• Approval of $643,701.60 construction pay request for GA Apron Reconstruction Phase 2
• $4,669,716.37 bid for Water Tower & Transmission Line construction
• $8,935,000.00 bid for Water Tower & Transmission Line construction
• $533,797.10 pay request for 10th Ave SE Bridge Replacement
• Public hearing for new Retail Malt Beverage and Farm Wine License for Irie Vibes Sip & Paint at 10 5th Ave SW

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.

• Approved new Retail (on‑off sale) Malt Beverage and South Dakota Farm Wine License for Very Necessary LLC dba Irie Vibes Sip & Paint (all present voting aye)
• Approved pay requests for Airport Terminal Access Road and Terminal Parking Lot: Invoice #4 $900.17 and Invoice #5 $6,203 (all present voting aye)
• Approved pay requests for AIP Apron Reconstruction Phase 2: Helms & Associates $47,032.72 and Reede Construction $643,701.60 (all present voting aye)
• Approved payment of $13,940 to Helms & Associates for AIP Pre‑Conditioned Air Unit (all present voting aye)
• Approved FAA Lease #697DCM-26-L-00015 and Airport Lease #26, authorizing City Manager to sign (all present voting aye)
• Approved Pay Request #4 $533,797.10 and Change Order #1 $65,102.63 for 10th Ave SE Bridge Replacement (all present voting aye)
• Approved Pay Request #3 $34,788.25 for Street Maintenance Concrete Repair (all present voting aye)
• Approved bids for Water Tower & Transmission Line: Schedule A $4,669,716.37 to Dahme Construction and Schedule B $8,935,000.00 to Landmark Structures (all present voting aye)

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Board of Zoning Adjustment will consider requests for building and sign variances for residential and commercial properties. The body will also discuss two special exception requests for open storage of vehicles and equipment in the Highway Commercial District.

• Digital billboard variance request for 1023 6th Ave SE
• Building variance requests for 1113 4th Ave SE and 1224 N Washington St
• Special exception for open storage of utility trailers and roofing supplies at 1003 6th Ave SE
• Special exception for open storage of campers, trailers, and boats at 1016 5th Ave NW and other Olive Dr N locations

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.

• Approved William Berg appeal and building variances (1113 4th Ave SE) – all members voting aye
• Approved Tony Arampatzis building variances (1224 N Washington St) after conditions – all members voting aye
• Denied one Tony Arampatzis building variance request – 4 nay, 1 aye
• Approved sign variances for Orange Lake LLC digital billboard (1023 6th Ave SE) – all members voting aye
• Approved special‑exception for Terry West dba All Over Roofing (1003 6th Ave SE) – all members voting aye
• Approved special‑exception for Lee Park Storage LLC (1016 5th Ave NW, 1021/1121/1221 Olive Dr N) – all members voting aye
• Approved minutes of July 10, 2025 – all members voting aye
• Adjourned meeting – all members voting aye

Aberdeen City Council

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.

• Review 2025 YTD Revenue Expenses and 2026 Projections
• Review 2026 Overall Operational Budget Proposal
• Review Capital Outlay Program and 5 Year CIP
• Discuss Budget Priorities and operating capital equipment requests
• Review Promotion Funds Allocation

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.

• Adjourned meeting (all present voting aye)

Regional Airport Board

The Aberdeen Airport Board will review financial reports and approve payments for airport infrastructure improvements. The meeting includes recommendations for payments related to apron reconstruction and terminal access road work.

• Payment of $643,701.60 to Reede Construction for GA Apron Reconstruction Phase 2
• Payment of $47,032.72 to Helms & Associates for GA Apron Reconstruction Phase 2
• Payments to Helms & Associates totaling $7,103.17 for Terminal Access Road and Parking Lot Improvements
• Payment of $13,940 to Helms & Associates for PCU Purchase assistance
• Approval of On-Airport No-Cost Lease for FAA Garage Building (Lease #26)

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.

• Approved July 10, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Adopted meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved July bills (motion carried)
• Approved July financial report (motion carried)
• Approved payment of $900.17 to Helms & Associates for bidding services (motion carried)
• Approved payment of $6,203 to Helms & Associates for construction administration services (motion carried)
• Approved payment of $643,701.60 to Reede Construction for materials and work completed through July 25 (motion carried)
• Approved no‑cost lease renewal for FAA garage building (motion carried)

Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board

The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board will discuss the disposal of a 1999 miniature train locomotive. The board is also reviewing a proposal for a community needs assessment survey and a ballfields master plan.

• Declare 1999 C.P. Huntington Miniature Train Locomotive as surplus
• Authorization to accept bids for the sale of the 1999 C.P. Huntington Miniature Train Locomotive
• Authorization to accept quote from ETC Institute for a Community Needs Assessment Survey
• Presentation of Ballfields Master Plan

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.

• Approved payment of all bills presented (unanimous)
• Approved merchant card processing fees for next month (unanimous)
• Declared 1999 C.P. Huntington Miniature Train Locomotive and parts as surplus (unanimous)
• Authorized acceptance of invitations to bid on sale of 1999 C.P. Huntington Miniature Train Locomotive (unanimous)
• Accepted quote from ETC Institute to conduct community needs assessment survey (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Accepted meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

K.O. Lee Public Library

The Library Board will meet to review the director's report and financial matters. The board is discussing 2026 budget updates regarding streaming services, Ancestry, and extended hours.

• Budget 2026 Update: Ancestry, Streaming Services, and Extended Hours

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.

• Approved July 1, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved July 2025 bills and financial reports (4-0)
• Decided to keep next meeting on Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Aberdeen City Council

The City Council will discuss a planning grant for a new bus facility and a budget supplement for Parks, Recreation and Forestry. The body is also reviewing several infrastructure pay requests and liquor license transfers.

• Planning grant SD-2025-016 of $100,000 for a new Ride Line bus facility
• Ordinance 25-07-04 to supplement the 2025 budget for Parks, Recreation and Forestry
• Pay Request #1 of $448,334.51 for Mill & Overlay Improvements (ST-2025-1) to Jensen Rock & Sand Inc.
• Pay Request #2 of $172,449.45 for Street Maintenance Concrete Repair (Conc-2025-3) to CWF Masonry & Construction
• Public hearing dates for liquor license transfers involving Plaza Rentals, LLP and Engel’s Event Company LLC

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.

• Approved agenda (voice vote, all present aye)
• Approved minutes of July 28, 2025 meeting (voice vote, all present aye)
• Approved consent calendar items, including hearing for Application No. 8959‑3 and set public hearing date Aug 18, 2025 (voice vote, all present aye)
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑07‑04 supplementing 2025 budget for Parks, Recreation and Forestry (roll call, all present aye)
• Approved City Manager to sign planning grant SD‑2025‑016 of $100,00 for new bus facility (roll call, all present aye)
• Approved waiver of bicycle‑license fees at National Night Out (voice vote, all present aye)
• Approved Pay Request #3 ($24,008.24) and Change Order #3 (‑$25,455.50) for Conc‑2025‑2 Accessible Quadrant Improvements (roll call, all present aye)
• Approved Pay Request #2 ($172,449.45) and Change Order #1 ($119,825.30) for Conc‑2025‑3 Street Maintenance Concrete Repair (roll call, all present aye)

Aberdeen City Council

The City Council will consider final adoption of ordinances regarding home daycare zoning and the repeal of drone flight regulations. The body will also hold public hearings on transferring alcohol licenses for the Best Western at 1400 8th Ave NW.

• Possible final adoption of Ordinance 25-07-01 to include Home Daycares in Administrative Exceptions
• Possible final adoption of Ordinance 25-07-03 to repeal drone flying regulations
• Public hearing for transfer of three alcohol licenses at 1400 8th Ave NW to Aberdeen Lodging, LLC dba Best Western
• Possible approval of $19,210.71 payment to Prahm Construction Inc. for 10th Ave SE Bridge Replacement
• Possible first reading of Ordinance 25-07-04 to supplement the 2025 budget for Parks, Recreation and Forestry

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.

• Approved agenda (voice vote, all present voting aye)
• Approved minutes of July 21, 2025 meeting (voice vote, all present voting aye)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-07-01 to add home daycares to zoning exceptions (roll call, all present voting aye)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-07-03 repealing the drone recreational flying ordinance (roll call, all present voting aye)
• Approved transfer of three alcohol licenses to Aberdeen Lodging, LLC dba Best Western (voice vote, all present voting aye)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 25-07-04 supplementing the 2025 parks, recreation and forestry budget (roll call, all present voting aye)
• Approved Pay Request #3 for $19,210.71 for 10th Ave SE bridge replacement (roll call, all present voting aye)
• Approved bid to Johnson Feed for roadway deicing salt for 2025‑2026 (roll call, all present voting aye)

Aberdeen City Council

The Aberdeen City Council will discuss a $4,091,033 loan draw for engineering fees and a zoning ordinance to include home daycares as administrative exceptions. The body will also hold public hearings for several liquor licenses and consider a $231,714 airport equipment acquisition.

• SRF Loan Draw #1 for engineering service fees in the amount of $4,091,033
• Ordinance 25-07-01 to include home Day Cares in Administrative Exceptions zoning
• Tentative award of $231,714 to Oshkosh Aerotech, LLC for a Pre-Conditioned Air (PCA) Unit
• Pay Request #3 for 3rd Avenue SE & S Roosevelt Street traffic signals for $142,534.98
• Public hearing for a new Retail Malt Beverage & SD Farm Wine License for One Legged Pheasant LLC at 723 S Main St

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.

• Approved new Retail (on‑off sale) Malt Beverage & SD Farm Wine License for One Legged Pheasant LLC, 723 S Main St (voice vote, all aye)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 25‑07‑01 amending zoning to include home day‑care administrative exceptions (roll‑call vote, all aye)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 25‑07‑03 repealing the recreational drone‑flying ordinance (roll‑call vote, all aye)
• Approved Pay Request #3 for Traffic‑2024‑1 signal improvements ($142,534.98) and Change Order $334.80 to Ringgenberg Electric Inc. (roll‑call vote, all aye)
• Authorized City Manager to sign the financial close‑out report for AIP Project #3‑46‑0001‑46‑2021 Airport Rescue Grants (roll‑call vote, all aye)
• Tentatively awarded AIP Project #3‑46‑0001‑57‑2025 pre‑conditioned air unit to Oshkosh Aerotech, LLC for $231,714, contingent on FAA approval (roll‑call vote, all aye)
• Set public hearing for July 28 2025 at 5:30 p.m. on transfer of three retail alcohol licenses to Aberdeen Lodging, LLC (voice vote, all aye)
• Approved solicitor/canvasser license for Lilija Ozeta and Agnis Krasovskis (07/21/2025‑08/20/2025) (voice vote, all aye)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss an ordinance to move home day care approvals to administrative exceptions. This change would allow the Community Development Director to approve new or relocating day cares, reducing wait times from several weeks to a few days.

• Ordinance to include Home Day Cares in 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.

• Approved May 20, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved home day care administrative exception ordinance amendment (5-0)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (5-0)

Regional Airport Board

The Aberdeen Airport Board will review financial reports and several project payments. The board is considering a contract award for a Pre-Conditioned Air unit and payments for terminal and apron improvements.

• Payment of $437,979.06 to Reede Construction for GA Apron Reconstruction Phase 2
• Tentative award of $231,714 to Oshkosh Aerotech, LLC for Pre-Conditioned Air (PCA) Unit Acquisition
• Payment of $41,905.23 to Helms & Associates for GA Apron Reconstruction Phase 2
• Payment of $5,962.90 to Helms & Associates for Airport Terminal Expansion bidding services
• Payment of $3,600.68 to Helms & Associates for Terminal Access Road and Parking Lot Improvements

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.

• Elected Carl Perry as Chair (unanimous ballot) – motion carried
• Elected Tony Schwan as Vice Chair (unanimous ballot) – motion carried
• Approved lease transfer of Hangar #21 to Dakota Pulmonary – motion carried
• Approved submission of closeout report for Airport Rescue Grants/ARPA – motion carried
• Approved payment to Helms & Associates for Terminal Expansion invoice $5,962.90 – motion carried
• Approved payment to Helms & Associates for Access Road and Parking Lot invoice $3,600.68 – motion carried
• Approved payment to Reede Construction estimate $437,979.06 – motion carried
• Tentatively awarded PCA unit contract to Oshkosh Aerotech for $231,714, pending FAA grant and Buy‑American waiver – motion carried

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Board of Zoning Adjustment will consider three requests for special exceptions and appeals. These include a home-based daycare, the construction of sports shelters, and commercial storage of sheds.

• Request by Nicole Fuller for a home occupation daycare at 15 9th Ave SW
• Request by Boys & Girls Club of Aberdeen and Aberdeen BMX for three 10’ x 72’ dugout/shelters at 1121 First Ave SE
• Request by Padgett Auto Sales and Old Hickory for open storage and sale of storage sheds at 805 Sixth Ave SW

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.

• Approved Special Exception for Nicole Fuller daycare (all members voting aye)
• Approved Appeal for Boys & Girls Club and Aberdeen BMX shelters (all members voting aye)
• Approved Special Exception for Padgett Auto Sales & Old Hickory storage sheds (all members voting aye)
• Approved June 12, 2025 Board minutes (all members voting aye)
• Adjourned meeting (all members voting aye)

Aberdeen City Council

The City Council will discuss acquiring the former Presentation College southeast nursing building from the Presentation Sisters. The body is also deciding on several board appointments and budget allocations for city vehicles.

• Possible purchase agreement for the former Presentation College southeast nursing building
• Payment of $96,635.75 to Prahm Construction Inc. for 10th Ave SE Bridge Replacement
• Payment of $27,590.80 to Foreman for a 24 passenger bus
• Bid date of July 29, 2025, for Aberdeen Water Tower & Transmission Line (Project WT-2025-1)
• Public hearing on August 25, 2025, for Ordinance 25-08-01 regarding a petition to rezone property

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.

• Approved purchase of former Presentation College building (price $330,000) – all present voting aye
• Rejected amendment to use promotional funds for purchase – Novstrup aye, others no
• Elected Alan Johnson as Deputy Mayor (6 votes for, 3 against)
• Approved allocation of 2026 budget funds for local share of propane bus – all present voting aye
• Approved $27,590.80 payment to Foreman toward purchase of 24‑passenger bus – all present voting aye
• Approved indefinite sidewalk extension for 2225 N. Roosevelt St – all present voting aye (Fouberg and Ronayne recused)
• Approved $96,635.75 pay request for 10th Ave SE Bridge replacement – all present voting aye
• Approved trade of three police drones for one new drone and accessories – all present voting aye

Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board

The board will meet to elect officers and review committee appointments. Members will also discuss the Cemetery Master Plan and identify surplus property.

• Election of officers
• Review of Committee Appointments
• Declaration of items as surplus property
• Review of Cemetery Master Plan

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.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized payment of all bills and merchant card fees (unanimous)
• Re‑elected David Sandvig as President, Tarah Heupel as Vice President, Kristan Morris as Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved committee appointments (unanimous)
• Declared listed items as surplus property (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

K.O. Lee Public Library

The Library Board will discuss 2025 survey results and provide an update on the Ancestry budget for 2026. The meeting also includes the appointment of officers and a director's report.

• 2025 Survey Results
• Ancestry/Budget 2026 Update
• Appointment of Officers

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.

• Approved July 1, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved payment of July 2025 bills and filing of financial reports (4-0)
• Agreed to hold next meeting on Tuesday, September 2
• Library Director increased 2026 e‑books/streaming services budget

Aberdeen City Council

The City Council will discuss several alcohol license applications and a marketing update from the Chamber of Commerce. The body is also considering a pay request for water treatment heat exchanger improvements and the reappointment of a board member.

• Pay request of $39,326.90 to Climate Control for Water Treatment Heat Exchanger Improvements
• Public hearing for a new Retail Malt Beverage & SD Farm Wine license for Catherine Infante dba Bistro 42 at 420 South Main Street
• Public hearing for Special One Day Retail On-Sale Beer, Wine and Cider Licenses for Chamber of Commerce events on July 10 and August 7
• Possible reappointment of Mike Erickson to the Aberdeen Airport Board
• Setting a public hearing date for a new Retail Malt Beverage & SD Farm Wine license for One Legged Pheasant

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.

• Reappointed Mike Erickson to Aberdeen Airport Board (5‑year term, voice vote all aye)
• Approved special one‑day beer, wine & cider license for Chamber of Commerce events (voice vote all aye)
• Approved retail malt beverage & SD farm wine license for Bistro 42, 420 South Main St (voice vote all aye)
• Approved $39,326.90 pay request to Climate Control for water‑treatment heat‑exchanger project (Ward and Mayor abstained, others aye)
• Approved claims and payroll for June 23 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved consent‑calendar items: day‑care license renewal, new taxi driver license, community event permits, raffle notification (voice vote all aye)

Mayor's Advisory Committee for People With Disabilities

The committee will meet to discuss accessibility and updates for Melgaard Park sidewalks and bathrooms. The body will also vote on adding Shannon Lewno as a new member.

• Discussion of Melgaard Park sidewalk and bathrooms
• Vote on new member Shannon Lewno
• Discussion of Dr. Guffin email
• Dan Red Rooster ADA event in July

Aberdeen City Council

The City Council will discuss several infrastructure payments, including airport terminal expansions and bridge work. The body is also reviewing liquor license transfers and appointments to the public library board.

• Possible approval of $4,615,956.51 payment to PKG Contracting Inc. for WRF Improvements
• Possible award of $1,370,410.04 to Quest Construction, LLC for Airport Terminal Remodel and Expansion
• Possible approval of $294,561.26 payment to Prahm Construction Inc. for 10th Ave SE Bridge Replacement
• Possible approval of $140,574.19 payment and $115,499.25 change order to CWF Masonry & Construction for Accessible Quadrant Improvements
• Public hearing for transfer of liquor license RB-2218 from Ace Boschee to Hub City Softball Association, Inc.

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.

• Approved $4,615,956.51 WRF improvements contract (all aye)
• Approved transfer of license RB‑2218 to Hub City Softball Association (all aye)
• Approved Resolution 25‑06‑02R declaring SE District election results (all aye)
• Approved appointment of Nichole Heinz to library board of trustees (all aye)
• Approved $294,561.26 payment for 10th Ave SE bridge replacement (all aye)
• Approved $140,574.19 payment and $115,499.25 change order for Accessible Quadrant Improvements (all aye)
• Approved $42,997.63 and $598,304.40 payments for GA Apron Reconstruction Phase 2 (all aye)
• Approved tentative $1,370,410.04 bid award for airport terminal remodel, contingent on FAA grant (all aye)

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Board of Zoning Adjustment will consider several special exception requests for home-based daycares and automotive open storage. The meeting also includes appeals for accessory structures and signage, as well as building variance requests for new housing.

• Daycare home occupation requests for 1518 Marsie Circle and 1309 10th Ave SE
• Open storage requests for automotive businesses at 622 6th Ave SE, 715 6th Ave SE, and 405 5th Ave NW
• Building variance and accessory structure request for 323 4th Ave NE
• Electronic Message Center installation appeal for 413 Main St S
• Building variances for a new house and townhomes at 1510 25th Ave NE

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.

• Approved special exception for daycare at 1518 Marsie Circle (all aye)
• Approved special exception for daycare at 1309 10th Ave SE (all aye)
• Approved special exception for open vehicle storage for Pomps Tire at 622 6th Ave SE (all aye)
• Approved special exception for open vehicle storage for Josh Gendron at 715 6th Ave SE (all aye)
• Approved appeal for accessory structure and garage for Todd Lamont at 323 4th Ave NE (all aye)
• Approved building variance for Todd Lamont garage setback at 323 4th Ave NE (all aye)
• Approved appeal for electronic message center for ACT 2 at 413 Main St S (all aye)
• Approved special exception for Octane Auto at 405 5th Ave NW (all aye)

K.O. Lee Public Library

The K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library board will hear the director’s report and discuss financial matters, including a proposed policy to restrict minors’ access to certain materials and an allocation of up to $2,500 for baby-bag merchandise or a $2,215 Ancestry Library Edition subscription. The board will also consider extending library hours in 2026 and appoint a new member.

• Policy restricting minors from accessing obscene materials
• Library fines fund allocation: up to $2,500 for baby-bag items or $2,215 for Ancestry Library Edition subscription
• Possible extended hours for 2026
• Policy update on selection forms
• New board member appointment

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.

• Approved May 6, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved payment of May 2025 bills and filing of financial reports (4-0)
• Adopted updated Policy Restricting Minors from obscene material (4-0)
• Allocated $2,500 of fines funds for Baby Bags supplies (4-0)
• Allocated $2,215 of fines funds for Ancestry Library Edition subscription (4-0)
• Recommended Nicole Heinz for board appointment, effective August 2025 (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Aberdeen City Council

The City Council will meet to canvass municipal election returns with the County Auditor. The body will consider approving a resolution to declare the election results and discuss filling a council vacancy.

• Canvass of municipal election returns
• Resolution No. 25-06-01R declaring city election results
• Appointment of SW District election winner to fill 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.

• Approved Resolution 25-06-01R declaring municipal election results (all present voting aye)
• Modified bylaws to bypass nomination and appoint the SW District election winner (all present voting aye)
• Appointed Talmage Ekanger to fill the SW District council seat (all present voting aye)
• Adjourned the meeting at 10:12 a.m. (all present voting aye)

Regional Airport Board

The Aberdeen Regional Airport Board is reviewing several payments and contract awards for airport infrastructure projects. The meeting includes a recommendation to award a terminal remodel and expansion contract contingent on an FAA grant.

• Tentative award of $1,370,410.04 to Quest Construction, LLC for Terminal Building Remodel and Expansion
• Payment of $598,304.40 to Reede Construction for GA Apron Reconstruction Phase 2
• Payment of $19,447.83 and $3,794.57 to Helms & Associates for Terminal Expansion design and bidding
• Payment of $42,997.63 to Helms & Associates for GA Apron Reconstruction Phase 2 services
• Agreement with Helms & Associates for the procurement of a Preconditioned Air Unit (PCU)

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.

• Approved minutes from May 8, 2025 (motion carried)
• Adopted agenda (motion carried)
• Approved $19,447.83 payment to Helms & Associates for design services (invoice #3) (motion carried)
• Approved $3,794.57 payment to Helms & Associates for bidding services (invoice #4) (motion carried)
• Tentatively awarded Terminal Building Remodel and Expansion to Quest Construction for $1,370,410.04, contingent on FAA grant (motion carried)
• Approved $4,500.86 payment to Helms & Associates for bidding services on Access Road project (invoice #2) (motion carried)
• Approved $42,997.63 payment to Helms & Associates for construction administration services (invoice #18) (motion carried)
• Approved $598,304.40 payment to Reede Construction for materials and work completed (payment estimate #1) (motion carried)

Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board

The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board will hold a public hearing regarding a requested expenditure from the Riverside Memorial Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund. The board will also receive updates on mosquito control and the Nature Park master plan.

• Public hearing and approval request for $115,000 from Riverside Memorial Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund
• Master Plan update on the Nature Park (North 5th St)
• Mosquito update from Tyler Bierman
• Presentation of plaque for Doug Farrand's 10 years of service

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.

• Approved agenda (all present voting aye)
• Accepted prior meeting minutes (all present voting aye)
• Approved payment of all bills and merchant card processing fees (all present voting aye)
• Approved $115,000 expenditure from Riverside Memorial Cemetery perpetual care fund (all present voting aye)
• Adjourned meeting (all present voting aye)

K.O. Lee Public Library

The K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library Board will meet to discuss the resignation of Missy Hill and the appointment of a new board member. The agenda includes an executive session regarding employee qualifications and performance.

• Resignation of Missy Hill and appointment of a new board member
• Executive session regarding employee qualifications, competence, performance, character, or fitness
• Discussion of Community Room Policies
• Discussion of Sarah Maas Books

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.

• Approved April 1, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved payment of April 2025 bills and filing of financial reports (5-0)
• Entered Executive Session to discuss employee matters (5-0)
• Exited Executive Session (5-0)
• Accepted Missy Hill’s resignation
• Decided to review candidates for Hill’s replacement at June meeting
• Approved changes to community room policies (5-0)
• Directed Library Director to request patron submit reconsideration form for Sarah Maas books

Aberdeen City Council

The City Council will discuss the final adoption of two rezoning ordinances and a public hearing for a special beverage license. The body is also considering several equipment purchases and service contracts for city infrastructure.

• Final adoption of rezoning for 1812 Sixth Avenue SE (Legends Liquor) and 502 Melgaard Road E
• Purchase of USAR Trailer from Visto’s Trailer Sales for $43,690.42
• Contract for Huber Technology Inc. to rebuild two screw press dewatering units for $69,309.69
• Payment of $75,499.54 and change order of $8,928.00 to CWF Masonry & Construction for accessible quadrant improvements
• Public hearing for a special one-day malt beverage license for the Aberdeen Downtown Association

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.

• Approved special one‑day malt beverage license for downtown concerts (voice vote, all aye)
• Authorized purchase and payment of USAR trailer to Visto’s Trailer Sales, $43,690.42 (roll call, all aye)
• Approved Huber Technology contract to rebuild two dewatering units, $69,309.69 (roll call, all aye)
• Approved Pay Request #1 $75,499.54 and Change Order #1 $8,928.00 for Accessible Quadrant Improvements (roll call, all aye)
• Approved consent calendar renewals for eight retail on‑off‑sale malt beverage and SD farm‑wine licenses (voice vote, all aye)
• Approved rezoning of property at 1812 Sixth Avenue SE from C‑2 & R‑3 to C‑2 (roll call, all aye)
• Approved rezoning of property at 502 Melgaard Road from R‑1 to C‑1 (roll call, all aye)

Aberdeen City Council

The City Council will discuss rezoning petitions for the Legends Liquor property and a base fare increase for Aberdeen Ride Line. The body is also considering a water use application for the WINS project and a cybersecurity initiative with Dakota State University.

• Rezoning petitions for 1812 Sixth Avenue SE (Legends Liquor property) from C-2 & R-3 to C-2
• Proposed base fare rate increase for Aberdeen Ride Line from $2.00 to $3.00
• Application for future Missouri River water use for the WINS project
• Memorandum of Understanding with Dakota State University for SecureSD Cybersecurity Initiative
• Purchase of gasoline and diesel fuels for the 2025-2026 season via State contracts

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.

• Approved Ride Line base fare increase from $2.00 to $3.00 (roll‑call vote, all aye)
• Approved purchase of gasoline and diesel fuels for 2025‑2026 season (roll‑call vote, all aye)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 25‑05‑01 to rezone 1812 Sixth Ave SE (voice vote, all aye)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 25‑05‑02 to rezone 502 Melgaard Rd E (roll‑call vote, all aye, Council Member Fouberg abstained)
• Approved encroachment license for transition ramp (voice vote, all aye)
• Approved transfer of surplus police department bicycles to Brown County Sheriff’s Office (voice vote, all aye)
• Approved consent calendar items including a new residential contractors license and multiple malt‑beverage licenses (voice vote, all aye)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review several rezoning petitions and land use requests. Key items include a proposed beauty salon at 502 East Melgaard Road and a parking lot expansion for Legends Liquor.

• Rezone 1812 Sixth Avenue SE (Legends Liquor) from R-3 and C-2 to C-2 Highway Commercial District
• New land use request for a beauty salon (Beauty Bar) at 502 East Melgaard Road
• Rezone 502 East Melgaard Road from R-1 Low Density Residential to C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District
• New construction request at 308 Main Street South (north end of Dacotah Bank)
• Permission for new super graphic signs at 302 Third Street South

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.

• Approved rezoning of Legends Liquor property to C‑2 Highway Commercial District (5 aye)
• Approved new beauty‑salon land use in C‑1 Neighborhood Commercial District, contingent on rezoning approval (4 aye, 1 abstain)
• Approved rezoning of former Journey Church property to C‑1 Neighborhood Commercial District (5 aye)
• Approved new construction at 308 Main Street South with historic‑preservation stipulations (4 aye, 1 abstain)
• Approved installation of super‑graphic mural signs at 302 Third Street South with permit conditions (5 aye)
• Approved alteration of signage at 1206 Main Street South (5 aye)
• Approved minutes of the April 15, 2025 meeting (5 aye)

Aberdeen City Council

The council will hold second readings and final votes on ordinances repealing the Parking Board and expanding the Downtown Business Improvement District, and amending public parking regulations. New business includes a boundary line highways agreement with Brown County, purchase of a dump truck, payments for traffic signal improvements and airport projects, and applications for EDA and SWRMS funding for industrial park and water projects.

• Final adoption of Ordinance 25-05-03 repealing Parking Board and expanding Downtown Business Improvement District
• Final adoption of Ordinance 25-05-04 amending public parking regulations
• Possible approval of EDA Grant Application for Infrastructure Expenditures in New Industrial Park
• Tentative award of $2,418,344 to Dahme Construction for Airport Terminal Access Road and Parking Lot
• Approval of Pay Request #2 for $144,294.39 for traffic signal improvements at 3rd Ave SE & S Roosevelt Street

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.

• Approved boundary line highways agreement with Brown County (voice vote, all aye)
• Approved purchase of 2026 International chassis and dump body from Crawford Trucks (roll call, all aye)
• Approved Pay Request #2 for 3rd Ave SE & S Roosevelt St traffic signals, $144,294.39 to Ringgenberg Electric (roll call, all aye)
• Approved four Helms & Associates invoices totaling $189,393.63 (roll call, all aye)
• Tentatively awarded airport access road and terminal parking lot contract to Dahme Construction, $2,418,344.23 contingent on FAA grant (roll call, all aye)
• Approved pay request of $27,620 for foreman toward purchase of 12+2 and 8+3 buses (roll call, all aye)
• Approved EDA grant application for infrastructure in new industrial park (Ward abstained, others aye)
• Approved SWRMS funding application for WINS project expenditures (voice vote, all aye)

Regional Airport Board

The Aberdeen Airport Board will consider tentatively awarding a $2,418,344.23 construction contract to Dahme Construction Co., Inc. for the Terminal Access Road and Parking Lot Improvements project, contingent upon receipt of an FAA grant. The board will also vote on paying multiple invoices from Helms & Associates for design and construction administration services on various airport projects, totaling over $188,000. Routine items include approval of minutes, April bills, the financial report, and a manager's report.

• Tentative award of AIP #3-46-0001-53/54-2025 Terminal Access Road and Parking Lot Improvements to Dahme Construction Co., Inc. for $2,418,344.23, contingent on FAA grant
• Recommendation to pay Helms & Associates $128,296.20 for 100% complete design services on Airport Parking Lot and Access Road Phase 1
• Recommendation to pay Helms & Associates $53,481.53 for design services on Airport Terminal Expansion project to accommodate TSA machines
• Recommendation to pay Helms & Associates $6,346.10 for construction administration on GA Apron Reconstruction Phase 2 (AIP #3-46-0001-52-2024)
• Recommendation to pay Helms & Associates $639.00 for construction administration on Runway 13/31 Rehabilitation and Lighting Improvements

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.

• Approved minutes from April 10, 2025 (motion carried)
• Adopted agenda (motion carried)
• Approved April bills (motion carried)
• Approved April financial report (motion carried)
• Approved payment to Helms & Associates invoice #1 $128,296.20 (motion carried)
• Approved payment to Helms & Associates invoice #2 $53,481.53 (motion carried)
• Approved payment to Helms & Associates invoice #17 $6,346.10 (motion carried)
• Tentatively awarded Terminal Access Road and Parking Lot Improvements to Dahme Construction for $2,418,344.23, contingent on FAA grant (motion carried, Gellhaus abstained)

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Board of Zoning Adjustment will hold public hearings and decide on several variance and special exception requests. Old business includes a postponed item from Homes Are Possible, Inc. seeking five building variances for a new house and townhomes at 1510 25th Ave NE. New business includes requests for sign variances and special exceptions for storage shed sales at 521 Columbia Dr, 1501 8th Ave NE, and 727 6th Ave SW.

• Homes Are Possible, Inc. requests five building variances (1' and 8' setbacks) for lots at HAPI Northeast Infill Addition, 1510 25th Ave NE.
• Al Ringgenberg & Kyler Dinger seek a special exception for storage shed sales and multiple sign variances at 521 Columbia Dr.
• BSW LLC requests a 24sf sign variance for a real estate sign at 1501 8th Ave NE.
• Padgett Auto Sales & Old Hickory request a special exception for open storage and sale of storage sheds at 727 6th Ave SW.

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.

• Approved building variances #2 & #4 for HAPI at 1510 25th Ave NE (4 aye, 1 abstain)
• Denied building variances #1, #3, #5 for HAPI (4 aye, 1 abstain)
• Approved special exception for storage sheds at 521 Columbia Dr. (all members voting aye)
• Approved sign variances #2 & #3 (existing billboards) for 521 Columbia Dr. (all members voting aye)
• Denied free‑standing sign variance #4 and sign variance #5 for 521 Columbia Dr. (all members voting aye)
• Approved sign variance #5 (new) for 521 Columbia Dr. (all members voting aye)
• Denied sign variance for BSW LLC at 1501 8th Ave NE (all members voting aye)
• Approved special exception for Padgett Auto & Old Hickory at 727 6th Ave SW (all members voting aye)

Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board

The Aberdeen Park & Recreation Board will introduce new director Matt Braun. They will consider a request to name the new park on North Harrison Street after Jeff Mitchell. The board will also authorize setting a hearing date for perpetual care fund expenditures, apply for a T-Mobile Hometown Grant for Civic Theatre improvements, and review the 2026 budget proposal.

• Introduction of new Parks, Recreation and Forestry Director Matt Braun
• Request to name new park on North Harrison Street after Jeff Mitchell
• Authorization to set hearing date June 4, 2025 for Perpetual Care Fund expenditures at Riverside Memorial Cemetery
• Authorization to apply for T-Mobile Hometown Grant (Revitalizing Small Towns) for video board and improvements at Civic Theatre and Arena
• Review of 2026 Department Budget Proposal

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.

• Approved payment of all bills and merchant card processing fees (all present voting aye)
• Approved naming new park on North Harrison Street after Jeff Mitchell (all present voting aye)
• Set hearing date June 4, 2025 to approve perpetual care fund expenditure for Riverside Memorial Cemetery (all present voting aye)
• Approved applying for Revitalizing Small Towns T‑Mobile grant for Civic Theatre and Arena improvements (all present voting aye)

K.O. Lee Public Library

The K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library Board will meet on May 6, 2025, to approve minutes from April 1, receive a director’s report and financial update, and conduct a staff spotlight. New business includes an executive session to discuss an employee’s qualifications, competence, or performance under state law, followed by consideration of Missy Hill’s resignation and appointment of a new board member. Old business items include community room policies and discussion of Sarah Maas books.

• Executive session regarding employee qualifications, competence, performance, character, or fitness (SDCL §1-25-2(1))
• Missy Hill resignation and appointment of a new board member
• Old business: Community Room Policies
• Old business: Sarah Maas Books

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.

• Approved April 1 minutes (5-0)
• Authorized payment of April 2025 bills (5-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss employee matters (5-0)
• Exited executive session (5-0)
• Accepted Missy Hill’s resignation (no vote recorded)
• Decided to review candidates for Hill’s replacement at June meeting (no vote recorded)
• Adopted revised community room policies (5-0)
• Deferred moving Sarah Maas books pending patron request form (no vote recorded)

Aberdeen City Council

The City Council will discuss ordinances to repeal the Parking Board, expand the Downtown Business Improvement District, and amend public parking regulations. The body will also hold public hearings for several new and special liquor licenses.

• Possible first reading of Ordinance 25-05-03 to repeal the Parking Board and expand the Downtown Business Improvement District
• Possible first reading of Ordinance 25-05-04 to amend public parking regulations
• Public hearing for a rezoning petition at 502 East Melgaard Road (Ordinance 25-05-02)
• Public hearing for a special one-day liquor license for the Aberdeen Downtown Association Spring Wine Walk on May 22, 2025
• Public hearings for new wine and cider licenses for International Kitchen (1721 6th Ave SE) and Irie Vibes, Sip & Paint (10 5th Ave SW)

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.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 25-05-03 repealing Parking Board, all present aye
• Approved amendment to Ordinance 25-05-04 removing two‑day limit, Ward and Fouberg no, others aye
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 25-05-04, all present aye
• Approved special one‑day liquor license for Spring Wine Walk, all present aye
• Approved new retail wine/cider license for Sky LLC dba International Kitchen, all present aye
• Approved new retail wine/cider license for Very Necessary LLC dba Irie Vibes, all present aye
• Approved consent‑calendar renewals for nine retail on‑off sale malt beverage and wine licenses (July 2025–June 2026)
• Approved payment of payroll and claim bills listed for the period April 20–May 3, 2025

Aberdeen City Council

The City Council will discuss supplementing the 2025 budget for unanticipated projects and Parks, Recreation and Forestry activities. The body is also considering a bid for sanitary sewer lining and two property rezonings.

• Possible approval of $178,521.55 bid from Municipal Pipe Tool Co. for Project SA-2025-1, Sanitary Sewer Lining
• Possible adoption of Ordinance 25-04-01 to rezone 1510, 1602 & 1610 25th Avenue NE from A-1 to R-2
• Possible adoption of Ordinance 25-04-02 to rezone 105 & 111 Brown County 19 South from I-2 to C-2
• Possible second reading of Ordinance 25-04-05 regarding sales tax revenue bonds, Series 2025A
• Public hearings for alcohol license transfers from Kessler’s Inc. to Coborn’s Inc. dba Kessler’s

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.

• Approved Ordinance 25-04-04, adding funds for unanticipated 2025 projects (roll call, Ward abstained)
• Approved Ordinance 25-04-03, supplementing the 2025 budget for parks, recreation and forestry (roll call, all aye)
• Approved Ordinance 25-04-05, authorizing sales‑tax revenue bonds Series 2025A (roll call, all aye)
• Approved rezoning petition 25-04-01 (A-1 to R-2) for properties on 25th Ave NE (roll call, all aye)
• Approved transfer of three Kessler’s Inc. alcohol licenses to Coborn’s Inc. (voice vote, all aye)
• Approved transfer and renewal of two Lafayette Casino alcohol licenses with video lottery (voice vote, all aye)
• Approved $178,521.55 bid for sanitary sewer lining Project SA-2025-1 (voice vote, all aye)
• Approved Public Works Utility Division 2025 bid tab for watermain, sewer pipe and castings to Core & Main (voice vote, all aye)

Aberdeen City Council

The Aberdeen City Council will consider several significant items at its April 21 regular meeting, including first readings of ordinances for sales tax revenue bonds and budget supplements, a rezoning petition near Baird Park, and a resolution to create an affordable housing Tax Increment Financing District #44. A public hearing is scheduled for a new liquor license for Allevity Entertainment at 130 Centennial St S. The council will also vote on the appointment of Matt Braun as Parks, Recreation and Forestry Director and consider multiple equipment purchases.

• First reading of Ordinance 24-04-05 authorizing sales tax revenue bonds, Series 2025A
• Public hearing and possible approval of new Retail (on-sale) Liquor Restaurant License for Allevity Entertainment at 130 Centennial St S
• Possible approval of Resolution 24-04-02R creating affordable housing Tax Increment Financing District #44
• Possible first reading of rezoning 1510, 1602 & 1610 25th Avenue NE from A-1 to R-2 (west of Baird Park)
• Possible purchase of two John Deere 1585 TerrainCut Mowers from RDO Equipment for $96,495.70 and declaring surplus two 2018 mowers

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.

• Approved consent calendar items (lottery notice, hearing dates for liquor licenses, community event permits, renewals, etc.) – voice vote, all present voting aye
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 24-04-05 (sales tax revenue bonds) – roll call, all present voting aye
• Approved appointment of Matt Braun as Parks, Recreation and Forestry Director at $109,828.97 salary – voice vote, all present voting aye
• Approved new retail on‑sale liquor restaurant license to Allevity Entertainment, LLC at 130 Centennial St S – roll call, Ward and Novstrup abstaining, others aye
• Approved 2025 budgeted transfers as presented in the budget ordinance – roll call, all present voting aye
• Approved property‑tax abatement for real property within city limits – roll call, all present voting aye
• Approved Resolution 24-04-02R creating Affordable Housing Tax Increment Financing District #44 – roll call, Ronayne abstaining, others aye
• Approved purchase of two John Deere 1585 TerrainCut mowers for $96,495.70 and declared two 2018 mowers surplus – roll call, all present voting aye

Planning Commission

The Aberdeen Planning Commission will vote on several rezoning petitions and a Tax Increment Finance (TIF) district proposal. The most significant item is a request to rezone three parcels west of Baird Park from agricultural to medium-density residential to allow construction of eight single-family homes, with a companion TIF district to finance infrastructure. Also under review are requests to rezone an industrial property near 3M to highway commercial and to approve a new commercial land use on Lawson Street.

• Petition to rezone Lots 1-8 (HAPI Northwest Infill Addition) at 1510, 1602 & 1610 25th Avenue NE from A-1 Agricultural to R-2 Medium Density Residential to allow 8 single-family homes
• Proposal for Tax Increment Finance District No. 44 to help fund infrastructure for the proposed homes
• Petition to rezone Lots 1A & 2A at 105 & 111 Brown County 19 South from I-2 Industrial to C-2 Highway Commercial (approx. ¼ mile south of 3M)
• New land use in C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District at 1002 Lawson Street South (four blocks south of Snap Fitness)

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.

• Approved rezoning of lots 1‑8 from A‑1 Agricultural to R‑2 Medium Density Residential (all members aye)
• Approved Tax Increment Finance District No. 44 with sidewalk stipulation (4 aye, 1 abstain)
• Approved rezoning of lots 1A & 2A from I‑2 Unrestricted Industrial to C‑2 Highway Commercial (all members aye)
• Approved new land use for 1002 Lawson Street South in C‑1 Neighborhood Commercial District (all members aye)

Mayor's Advisory Committee for People With Disabilities

The Mayor's Advisory Committee for People with Disabilities will hold its regular monthly meeting on April 15, 2025. The agenda includes committee reports, discussion of parking violation cards, and new business items such as a review of Melgaard Park sidewalk and bathroom issues. The committee will also plan for upcoming Barrier Awareness Day on April 25.

• Discussion of Melgaard Park sidewalk and bathrooms (new business item 4.3)
• Barrier Awareness Day planning for April 25 at the ARCC
• Parking violation cards distribution to interested members
• Committee reports on BAD, Transportation, Education Enhancement Award, NDEAM, and ADA Anniversary Celebration
• Welcome David Eckert from Aberdeen Recreation & Cultural Center as city attendee

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.

• Approved March 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved March 2025 Treasurer's Report showing $3,500 balance (motion carried)
• Distributed parking violation cards to attendees (completed)
• Deferred Melgaard Park sidewalk and bathrooms discussion to next meeting
• Deferred Dr. Becky Guffin email follow‑up to next meeting
• Deferred vote on Shannon Lewno to become a new committee member to next meeting

Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board

The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly appoint a new Parks, Recreation and Forestry Director. If appointed, the board president would be authorized to seek City Council approval. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Discussion and possible appointment of Parks, Recreation and Forestry Director
• Authorization for Park Board President to obtain City Council approval for appointment

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.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Appointed Matt Braun as Parks, Recreation and Forestry Director effective May 16: 2025 (unanimous)
• Authorized Park Board President to obtain City Council approval (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Regional Airport Board

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.

• Approved March 6, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adopted agenda (motion carried)
• Approved March bills for AeroSimple system (motion carried)
• Approved March financial report (motion carried)
• Approved payment of Helms & Associates invoice #16 for $8,043 (motion carried)
• Approved payment of Helms & Associates invoice #24 for $3,792.33 (motion carried)
• Approved payment of Helms & Associates invoice #1 for $24,309.79 (motion carried)
• Approved payment of Helms & Associates miscellaneous services invoice for $492.32 (motion carried)

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Aberdeen Board of Zoning Adjustment will hold a regular meeting on April 10, 2025, to consider four requests for special exceptions or variances. Key items include a request from Homes Are Possible, Inc. for building setbacks on a proposed infill development and two requests for open storage in industrial districts. The board will also approve minutes from its February 13, 2025 meeting.

• Homes Are Possible, Inc. requests five building variances for new house and townhomes at 1510 25th Ave NE
• Northwestern Energy seeks special exception for open storage of poles and equipment at 2815 Industrial Ave NE
• Erv Malsam/Steel Investments Inc. requests special exception for open storage of campers and RVs at 1201 Jones Ave NE
• Kirk & Jennifer Glynn appeal to construct a detached garage within side yard at 726/746 Shortridge Dr
• Approval of minutes from February 13, 2025 meeting

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.

• Approved minutes of Feb 13, 2025 (all members voting aye)
• Approved Special Exception for Northwestern Energy at 2815 Industrial Ave NE (all members voting aye)
• Approved Special Exception for Erv Malsam & Steel Investments Inc. at 1201 Jones Ave NE (all members voting aye)
• Denied appeal for detached garage by Kirk & Jennifer Glynn (all members voting nay)
• Approved appeal for detached garage with conditions (all members voting aye)
• Postponed Homes Are Possible, Inc. building variance request to May 8, 2025 (2 aye, 3 abstain)
• Adjourned meeting (all members voting aye)

Aberdeen City Council

The City Council will discuss acquiring land for a new public works facility and a grant for a Sunshine Park playground. The body is also considering several concrete project bids and a property tax abatement.

• Possible approval of purchase agreement for new public works facility land
• Pay request of $63,195.30 to Climate Control for Water Treatment Plant Heat Exchanger Replacement
• Proposed grant application to LWCF for a new playground at Sunshine Park
• Public hearing for Special One Day Retail On-Sale Liquor License for Winefest 2025 at 1121 1st Ave SE
• Setting bid dates for Terminal Access Road and Parking Lot Improvements

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.

• Approved agenda (voice vote, all aye)
• Approved minutes (voice vote, all aye)
• Approved consent‑calendar items: license renewals, nomination petition, lottery notice, and bid date (voice vote, all aye)
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑03‑01 amending building‑moving permit requirements (roll call, all present aye)
• Approved MOU for Early Learner South Dakota initiative (voice vote, all aye)
• Appointed Trevor Zens to City Planning Commission for a 5‑year term (voice vote, all aye)
• Approved special one‑day retail on‑sale liquor license for Boys & Girls Club event (voice vote, all aye)
• Approved purchase agreement to acquire land for a new public works facility (roll call, Ward abstained; all others aye)

Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board

The Parks, Recreation and Forestry Board will consider approving a three-year lease agreement with the Hub City Softball Association to operate concession stands at Players Field South and Moccasin Creek. They will also discuss authorizing bids for a new restroom at Land of Oz and hear a presentation on golf operations. An executive session is scheduled for personnel matters.

• Approval of Resolution 2025-01 for a three-year lease with Hub City Softball Association for two concession stands
• Request to authorize bidding for a new restroom facility at Land of Oz
• Presentation from Jon Murdy and Charles Kornmann on golf operations
• Executive session to discuss personnel matters (SDCL § 1-25-2(1))

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).

• Approved Resolution 2025-01 lease with Hub City Softball Association (6-0)
• Approved payment of all bills and merchant card processing fees; authorized requisition for warrant (unanimous)
• Tabled bid authorization for new restroom facility at Land of Oz until June (unanimous)

K.O. Lee Public Library

The K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library Board will hold a regular meeting on April 1, 2025, to address routine matters including minutes, financial reports, and a staff spotlight. New business items include discussion of community room policies and Sarah Maas books. Old business includes a concert and library fines fund. Public comment is limited to 10 minutes with a 2-minute speaking limit.

• Discussion of Community Room Policies
• Discussion of Sarah Maas Books
• Update on Salsa Del Soul Concert – Library Fines Fund
• Staff spotlight on Jory Kunzman, Information Services Librarian
• Financial matters and director's report

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.

• Approved March 4, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Approved payment of March 2025 bills and filing of financial reports (4‑0)
• Directed Library Director to request patron submit Request for Reconsideration form for Sarah Maas books (no vote recorded)
• Motion to adjourn meeting carried; meeting adjourned

Aberdeen City Council

The City Council will discuss amending building moving permit requirements and a request to waive TIF application fees for affordable housing. The body is also considering a $108,287.11 payment for mill and overlay improvements.

• Possible approval of $108,287.11 payment to Dahme Construction Inc. for project ST-2024-1 (Mill & Overlay Improvements)
• Proposed first reading of Ordinance No. 25-03-01 regarding building moving permit requirements
• Public hearing set for April 21, 2025, for rezoning property at 105 and 111 Brown County 19 S
• Public hearing set for April 21, 2025, for a new Retail (on-sale) Liquor license for Allevity Entertainment, LLC
• Possible waiver of TIF application fees for Homes Are Possible Incorporated

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.

• Approved Resolution 25-03-02R invalidating a council member’s votes (Ward abstained, others aye)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 25-03-01 (building moving permit) and amended height limit to 15 ft (all aye)
• Approved city‑wide property‑tax abatement for real property within city limits (all aye)
• Approved waiver of TIF application fees for affordable‑housing TIF submitted by Homes Are Possible (Ronayne abstained, others aye)
• Approved Pay Request #4 of $108,287.11 to Dahme Construction for project ST‑2024‑1 (all aye)
• Approved consent‑calendar items: nominations of Kurt Preszler and Chad Nilson, mobile‑home park licenses for Green Acres and Park West, taxi driver licenses for Terry Nash and Adam Acker, and publication notice for Aberdeen Ride Line (all aye)
• Set public‑hearing date April 21, 2025, 5:30 p.m. for rezoning petition at 105 & 111 Brown County 19 S
• Set public‑hearing date April 21, 2025, 5:30 p.m. for new on‑sale liquor‑restaurant permit for Allevity Entertainment, LLC

Mayor's Advisory Committee for People With Disabilities

The committee will hold a regular scheduled meeting to review committee reports and discuss accessibility concerns. Members will address parking violations, sidewalk issues, and goals for the upcoming year.

• Discussion of parking sign violations and ADA concerns
• Review of winter weather impacts on sidewalks and curb ramps
• Evaluation of parking violation cards
• Planning for the ADA Anniversary Celebration
• Discussion on whether to continue using Zoom for meetings

The Mayor's Advisory Committee for People with Disabilities approved the February minutes and the March treasurer's report, which showed no expenditures this year. They discussed the upcoming Business Accessibility Day (BAD) event on April 25, with only one school confirmed to attend so far. The committee also reviewed ADA-related issues such as parking violations and sidewalk concerns, and debated whether to continue using Zoom for meetings, with a split opinion.

• Approved February 2025 minutes (motion by Jamie, second by Brad)
• Approved March 2025 treasurer's report (motion by Jamie, second by Brad)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Brad, second by Eric)

Aberdeen City Council

The City Council will discuss several infrastructure contracts, including road improvements and bridge replacement administration. The body is also considering a building moving permit ordinance and filling a vacancy for the Southwest District council seat.

• Possible approval of $462,963.20 bid from Jensen Rock and Sand for Project ST-2025-1 Mill and Overlay Improvements
• Possible approval of $209,309.21 proposal from IMEG Corp. for 10th Ave SE Bridge Replacement construction administration
• Public hearing set for April 21, 2025, regarding rezoning of 1510, 1602, and 1610 25th Ave NE
• Possible first reading of Ordinance No. 25-03-01 amending building moving permit requirements
• Public hearing set for April 7, 2025, for a one-day liquor license for Winefest 2025 at 1121 1st Ave SE

The Aberdeen City Council approved a $462,963.20 bid from Jensen Rock and Sand of Mobridge, SD for Project ST-2025-1, a mill and overlay improvements project. The council also approved a $209,309.21 construction administration proposal from IMEG Corp. for the 10th Ave SE Bridge Replacement, and approved a Zoom integration proposal from CTI for the council chambers. All votes were unanimous except for the CTI proposal, which passed with Councilwoman Fouberg voting no.

• Approved $462,963.20 bid by Jensen Rock and Sand for ST-2025-1 Mill and Overlay Improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $209,309.21 IMEG Corp. proposal for 10th Ave SE Bridge Replacement construction administration (unanimous)
• Approved CTI proposal for City Council Chambers Zoom integration (5-1, Fouberg no)
• Approved $496.09 and $2,153.30 pay requests to Helms & Associates for airport projects (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Helms & Associates for airport access road and terminal parking lot rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Helms & Associates for airport terminal renovations (unanimous)
• Approved $3,083.16 payment to Efraimson Electric for runway rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 and $5,000 pay requests to Mead & Hunt for airport projects (unanimous)

Regional Airport Board

The Aberdeen Airport Board is meeting to review February financial reports and bills. The board will consider several payments for construction administration and electrical work related to airport infrastructure projects.

• Payment of $2,153.30 to Helms & Associates for GA Apron Reconstruction Phase 2
• Payment of $496.09 to Helms & Associates for Runway 13/31 Rehabilitation and Lighting Improvements
• Payment of $3,083.16 to Efraimson Electric for Runway 13/31 Rehabilitation and Lighting Improvements
• Payment to Mead & Hunt for Engineering Services for Airport Access Roads and Parking Lots Project

The Aberdeen Airport Board approved payments for construction administration and engineering services on two airport projects, including $2,153.30 for the GA Apron Reconstruction Phase 2 and $496.09 for the Runway 13/31 Rehabilitation project. They also approved a $3,083.16 payment to Efraimson Electric for work on the runway lighting project, and approved an independent fee estimate for engineering services on the Airport Access Roads and Parking Lots project. The board also approved the February bills and financial report, and adopted the agenda and previous meeting minutes.

• Approved minutes from February 6, 2025 regular meeting.
• Adopted the agenda for the March 6, 2025 meeting.
• Approved payment of February bills.
• Approved February financial report.
• Approved payment of $2,153.30 to Helms & Associates for construction administration on GA Apron Reconstruction Phase 2.
• Approved payment of $496.09 to Helms & Associates for construction admin services on Runway 13/31 project.
• Approved payment of $3,083.16 to Efraimson Electric for work on Runway 13/31 lighting.
• Approved payment for Mead & Hunt Independent Fee Estimate for engineering services on Airport Access Roads and Parking Lots project.

Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board

The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board will award bids for chemicals, fertilizer, mosquito control, and trail lighting. The board is also discussing a potential lease agreement with the Aberdeen Softball Association and plans for a new restroom facility in the Land of Oz.

• Award bids for lighting along the Moccasin Creek Recreational Trail
• Resolution 2025-01 to set a public hearing for a 3-year lease with Aberdeen Softball Association
• Review of plans for a new restroom facility in the Land of Oz
• Authorization to purchase one used pickup for the Parks Division up to $35,000.00
• Award bids for chemicals, fertilizer, and mosquito control aerial spraying

The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board approved bids for chemicals/fertilizer, mosquito control, and trail lighting, including a $244,213.06 contract with GenPro Energy Solutions, LLC. They also approved plans for a new restroom in Land of Oz and authorized a used pickup purchase up to $35,000. Action on a lease resolution with Hub City Softball Association was continued to April 2, 2025.

• Approved line-item bids for chemicals and fertilizer
• Approved mosquito control bid from Vector Disease Control International
• Approved $244,213.06 lighting bid from GenPro Energy Solutions, LLC
• Continued Resolution 2025-01 (Hub City Softball lease) to April 2 meeting (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved plans for new restroom facility in Land of Oz
• Authorized purchase of one used pickup for Parks Division up to $35,000
• Approved payment of all bills and merchant card fees

K.O. Lee Public Library

The K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library Board will meet on March 4, 2025, to approve minutes, hear a director's report, and review financial matters. New business includes a Community Room Policy discussion and an executive session on an employee's qualifications under state law, with no board action allowed during the closed session. Old business covers a Salsa Del Soul Concert event related to library fines.

• Community Room Policy – new business discussion
• Executive Session per SDCL §1-25-2(1) regarding employee qualifications
• Salsa Del Soul Concert – Library Fines Fund (old business)
• Financial matters review
• Minutes approval from Feb. 18, 2025

The board directed the Library Director to deny a request from the Friends of Aberdeen Library to hold a paid event in the community rooms during library hours, agreeing it conflicted with the library's mission of accessibility. The board also approved the February minutes and bills, and held an executive session on a personal matter with no action taken. Discussion of the Salsa Del Soul June 28 concert was tabled to the April 1 meeting.

• Approved February 18, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved February 2025 bills and financial reports (4-0)
• Denied Friends of Aberdeen Library paid event request in community rooms
• Entered executive session for personal matter (4-0)
• Exited executive session with no board action (4-0)
• Tabled Salsa Del Soul June 28 concert discussion to April 1

Aberdeen City Council

The council will conduct second readings and possible final approval of four property rezone ordinances and two zoning code amendments (variances and special exceptions). New business includes a resolution for SWRMS grant funding for the WINS project, a $21,125 pavement router purchase, and a 4-year air carrier lease with SkyWest Airlines. The consent calendar features a daycare license renewal, new mobile home park licenses, and a library board report.

• Second reading of Ordinance 25-02-02 to rezone 616 Rock St S from R-3 to C-2
• Second reading of Ordinance 25-02-03 amending variance regulations in city code
• Second reading of Ordinance 25-02-05 to rezone 2816 Milwaukee Ave NE from R2/R4 to C-1
• Possible approval of $21,125 purchase of Pavement Router Dust Control with Clutch from Crafco
• Possible approval of 4-year Airport Lease #75 with SkyWest Airlines for air carrier services

The Aberdeen City Council approved six zoning ordinances, including rezoning properties at 616 Rock St S, 2816 Milwaukee Ave NE, 2 Main St N, 115&119 Railroad Ave SE, and 124 First St S, and amended zoning regulations regarding variances and special exceptions. The council also approved a 4-year air carrier services lease with SkyWest Airlines, a $21,125 pavement router purchase, and a resolution to secure SWRMS grant funding. All votes were unanimous except for one abstention on the claims and payroll approval.

• Approved rezoning 616 Rock St S from R-3 to C-2 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 2816 Milwaukee Ave NE from R2/R4 to C-1 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 2 Main St N and 115&119 Railroad Ave SE from I-2 to M (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 124 First St S from C3/R4 to M (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to zoning regulations on variances and special exceptions (unanimous)
• Approved 4-year SkyWest Airlines lease (Airport Lease #75) (unanimous)
• Approved $21,125 purchase of pavement router dust control (unanimous)
• Approved claims and payroll; Ward abstained

K.O. Lee Public Library

The Library Board of Trustees is meeting in a special session solely to hold an executive session regarding an employee's qualifications, competence, performance, character, or fitness, as permitted by state law. No board action is permitted during the executive session, but action may follow. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 4, 2025.

• Executive session under SDCL §1-25-2(1) to discuss an employee

Aberdeen City Council

The City Council will discuss awarding several road maintenance contracts and purchasing new vehicles and equipment. The body is also considering four different property rezoning petitions and updates to zoning regulations regarding variances and special exceptions.

• Bids for 2025 Seal Coat Aggregates totaling $277,750.00 to L.G. Everist, Inc. and Lien Transportation Co.
• Bid for 2025 Road Oil totaling $535,351.50 to Jebro, Inc.
• Purchase of a 2025 Bobcat Compact Loader for $99,588.04
• Rezoning petitions for 616 Rock St S, 2816 Milwaukee Avenue NE, 2 Main Street N/115&119 Railroad Avenue SE, and 124 First Street S
• Purchase of two vehicles from Pierson Ford Lincoln Inc. for $40,975 and $49,396

The Aberdeen City Council approved several bids for road materials, including seal coat aggregates, road oil, asphaltic repair mix, and a Bobcat loader. It also passed first readings of multiple rezoning ordinances and approved property tax abatements, vehicle purchases, and claims. All votes were unanimous except for abstentions on the property exchange resolution and claims.

• Approved $277,750 seal coat aggregate bids to L.G. Everist and Lien Transportation (unanimous)
• Approved $535,351.50 road oil bid to Jebro, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $18,500 asphaltic repair mix bid to Jensen Rock and Sand (unanimous)
• Approved $99,588.04 Bobcat compact loader purchase (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of rezoning at 616 Rock St S from R-3 to C-2 (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of rezoning at 2816 Milwaukee Ave NE from R2/R4 to C-1 (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of rezoning at 2 Main St N and 115&119 Railroad Ave SE from I-2 to M (unanimous)
• Approved property tax abatement for real property within city limits (unanimous)

Aberdeen City Council

The Aberdeen City Council will hold a second reading and possible approval of Ordinance 25-02-01 to repeal the plumber examining board and city-issued plumber license. The council will also hold public hearings on a transfer of a retail liquor license and new alcohol licenses for ModaLane, and consider several airport engineering agreements, vehicle and equipment purchases, and a bridge reinspection resolution. The consent calendar includes routine reports and a new taxi driver license.

• Second reading and possible approval of Ordinance 25-02-01 repealing plumber examining board and license requirement
• Public hearing and possible transfer of Retail Liquor License RL-5406 from 5-Star Management LLC (119 S. Main St.) to EZ Stop LLC (421 S. Roosevelt St.)
• Public hearings for new on-off sale malt beverage, wine, and cider licenses for LS LLC dba ModaLane at 302 South 2nd Street
• Possible approval of multiple airport engineering agreements with Helms & Associates, including amendments and final closeout reports for FAA-funded projects
• Possible approval of purchase of a 2025 John Deere Motor Grader for $377,000 and a 2025 Ford F150 through state bid

The Aberdeen City Council approved the final adoption of Ordinance No. 25-02-01, repealing the plumber examining board and city-issued plumber license requirement. The council also approved two liquor license transfers/new licenses, multiple airport-related agreements and payments, a $377,000 motor grader purchase, and a bridge reinspection resolution. All votes were unanimous except for two abstentions on the ModaLane licenses and one abstention on claims payments.

• Approved Ordinance 25-02-01 repealing plumber license requirement (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of liquor license RL-5406 from 5-Star Management to EZ Stop LLC (unanimous)
• Approved new malt beverage & farm wine license for ModaLane (Fouberg and Ward abstained)
• Approved new wine and cider license for ModaLane (Fouberg and Ward abstained)
• Approved $377,000 purchase of 2025 John Deere motor grader (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-02-02R for bridge reinspection program (unanimous)
• Approved multiple Helms & Associates airport project amendments and payments (unanimous)
• Approved claims and payroll payments (Ronayne abstained on Climate Control, Mayor abstained on all)

Mayor's Advisory Committee for People With Disabilities

This is a regular monthly meeting of the Mayor's Advisory Committee for People with Disabilities. The committee will approve January minutes and the February treasurer's report, hear committee updates (BAD, Transportation, Education Enhancement, NDEAM, ADA Anniversary), and discuss old business including follow-up on parking signs and winter sidewalk concerns. New business includes a community discussion on the book 'Sitting Pretty' at the library and a presentation on BlueSpot VIP.

• Follow-up on city parking signs that still need to be posted
• Sidewalk curb ramp issues due to winter weather; reporting concerns to the city encouraged
• Community discussion of 'Sitting Pretty' book at K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library on March 27
• BlueSpot VIP service presented as new item

The committee set April 25 for the BAD event and sent school invites, with one school declining for the fourth year. They discussed parking sign enforcement, noting private lots may require business employees to call police, and agreed to trial a text group for reporting sidewalk and parking concerns. They also heard about a community book discussion on March 27 and planned to condense a brochure for the City Planning and Zoning Dept.

• Approved November 2024 minutes unanimously
• Set BAD event date for April 25
• Agreed to trial a text group for reporting concerns
• Planned to condense brochure for City Planning and Zoning Dept
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

K.O. Lee Public Library

The K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library Board will hold a regular meeting on February 4, 2025. Items include a funding discussion for the Salsa Del Soul concert scheduled for June 28, 2025, and a discussion of proposed additions to library board meetings. The board will also hear a director's report and review financial matters.

• Funding discussion for Salsa Del Soul concert on June 28, 2025
• Discussion of proposed additions to library board meetings
• Director's report and financial matters review
• Open forum for public comments (10-minute limit, 2 minutes per speaker)

The board approved the January 2025 bills and financial reports (4-0). They discussed adding supervisor reports and a patron survey to future meetings, but no motion was made. They also discussed a June 28 concert with Salsa Del Soul and possible related programs, but no financial commitment was made.

• Approved January 2025 bills and financial reports (4-0)
• Approved minutes of January 7, 2025 meeting (4-0)
• Discussed adding supervisor reports and patron survey to future meetings (no motion)
• Discussed possible financial contribution to June 28 Salsa Del Soul concert (no motion)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several requests to change zoning districts for properties on Rock Street South, Milwaukee Avenue NE, and Railroad Avenue SE. The body will also discuss two ordinances amending the Aberdeen City Code regarding zoning variances and special exceptions.

• Rezone 616 Rock Street South from High Density Residential to Highway Commercial for parking expansion
• New land use and rezone request for 2816 Milwaukee Avenue NE for a financial services office
• Rezone 2 North Main Street and 115 & 119 Railroad Avenue SE to Municipal, State, and County Use
• Rezone 124 First Street South to Municipal, State, and County Use
• Ordinances amending City Code regarding zoning variances and Board of Zoning Adjustment special exceptions

The Board of Zoning Adjustment approved a 420-foot cul-de-sac length variance and four 8-foot building variances for a townhome development on Hunstad's Third Subdivision, with conditions. It also approved an 8.5-foot building variance for a new house at 402 N Lloyd St and a special exception for a 140-foot cell tower with two future buildings at 2422 4th Ave SE, both with conditions. All votes were 4-1 with one abstention, except the house variance which was unanimous. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 420' cul-de-sac length variance and four 8' building variances for Carleigh LLC townhomes (4-1, Babcock abstain)
• Approved 8.5' building variance for new house at 402 N Lloyd St (5-0)
• Approved special exception for 140' cell tower and 22' building variance for Dakta Communications (4-1, Schumacher abstain)
• Approved minutes of January 9, 2025 (5-0)

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Board of Zoning Adjustment will hold public hearings on three variance/special exception requests and consider two ordinance amendments. Requests include a 140-ft cell tower in a Highway Commercial District, multiple building setback variances for townhomes, and a side-yard variance for a new house. The two proposed ordinances would amend zoning regulations regarding the board's authority to determine special exceptions and variances.

• Carleigh, LLC seeks a 420-ft cul-de-sac length variance and three 8-ft building setback variances for townhomes on Lots 3, 4, 9, and 10 at 2516/2517/2604 14th Ave SE.
• Homes Are Possible, Inc. requests an 8.5-ft building variance for a new house at 402 N Lloyd St (6.5 ft from south property line vs. required 15 ft).
• Dakta Communications requests a special exception for a 140-ft monopole cell tower and a 22-ft building variance for two future telecom buildings at 2422 4th Ave SE.
• First reading of an ordinance amending zoning regulations regarding the Board of Zoning Adjustment's authority to determine special exceptions.
• First reading of an ordinance amending zoning regulations regarding variances from the Zoning Ordinance.

The Board of Zoning Adjustment approved a 420-foot cul-de-sac length variance and four 8-foot building variances for Carleigh LLC's townhome development on 14th Ave SE, with conditions. It also approved an 8.5-foot building variance for Homes Are Possible, Inc. at 402 N Lloyd St, and a special exception for a 140-foot cell tower by Dakta Communications at 2422 4th Ave SE, with conditions. One item was withdrawn by the applicant.

• Approved cul-de-sac length variance (420 ft) and four building variances (8 ft each) for Carleigh LLC (4-1, Babcock abstained)
• Approved 8.5-ft building variance for Homes Are Possible, Inc. at 402 N Lloyd St (unanimous)
• Approved special exception for 140-ft cell tower and 22-ft building variance for Dakta Communications (4-1, Schumacher abstained)
• Item #2 (Homes Are Possible) was withdrawn by the applicant

Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board

The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board will consider awarding bids for court construction and authorizing bids for chemicals, fertilizer, and mosquito spraying. The board will also review requests to apply for grants from the South Dakota Arts Council and the South Dakota Game Fish and Parks Department.

• Award bids for three pickleball courts at Manor Park
• Authorization to bid for chemicals, fertilizer, and grass seed
• Authorization to bid for aerial mosquito spraying
• Grant application for Storybook Land Festival and ARCC Programming
• Grant applications for Land and Water and RTP programs via SD Game Fish and Parks

The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board approved a $174,097.13 bid from CWF for three new pickleball courts at Manor Park. The board also authorized applications for several grants, including a South Dakota Arts Council grant for Storybook Land Festival and ARCC programming, a Land and Water grant for playground replacement, and an RTP grant for trail lighting. Additionally, the board authorized bidding for chemicals, fertilizer, grass seed, and a 3-year aerial mosquito spraying contract. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $174,097.13 bid from CWF for three pickleball courts at Manor Park (unanimous)
• Authorized application for SD Arts Council grant for Storybook Land Festival and ARCC programming (unanimous)
• Authorized application for Land and Water grant for playground replacement (unanimous)
• Authorized application for RTP grant for trail lighting project (unanimous)
• Authorized bidding for chemicals, fertilizer, and grass seed (unanimous)
• Authorized bidding for 3-year aerial mosquito spraying contract (unanimous)
• Approved payment of all bills and merchant card processing fees (unanimous)

Regional Airport Board

The Aberdeen Airport Board will consider recommending a SkyWest Airlines lease from March 2025 through February 2029. They are also set to approve several project closeouts and payments, including $258,548.57 for GA Apron Reconstruction Phase 1 and $282,661.90 for Taxiway Geometry Improvements. Additional actions involve amending engineering contracts and paying invoices for construction administration services on multiple FAA-funded projects.

• Discussion and possible recommendation of SkyWest Lease Agreement from March 2025 through February 2029
• Recommendation to submit FAA Financial Closeout Report for AIP Proj. #3-46-0001-47-2022 GA Apron Reconstruction Phase 1 with final reimbursement of $258,548.57
• Recommendation to approve Amendment #3 increasing Helms & Associates agreement by $118,906.72 for GA Apron Reconstruction Phase 1 engineering services
• Recommendation to submit FAA Financial Closeout Report for AIP Proj. #3-46-0001-43-2021 Taxiway Geometry Improvements with final reimbursement of $282,661.90
• Recommendation to pay Helms & Associates $4,831.82 for construction administration on Runway 13/31 Rehabilitation and Lighting Improvements

The Aberdeen Airport Board approved a 4-year SkyWest lease (March 2025-February 2029) with increased fees, and authorized multiple payments and amendments for engineering services on airport projects. The board also approved submitting FAA closeout reports for several projects and a grant closeout. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved SkyWest lease for March 2025-February 2029 with fee increases (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $2,895.89 to Helms & Associates for AIP #52 construction admin (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $4,831.82 to Helms & Associates for AIP #49 runway project (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #3 ($118,906.72 increase) to Helms & Associates agreement for AIP #47 (unanimous)
• Approved final payment of $1,138.69 to Helms & Associates for AIP #47 (unanimous)
• Approved FAA Financial Closeout Report for AIP #47 with $258,548.57 reimbursement (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #2 ($7,657.83 increase) to Helms & Associates agreement for AIP #43 (unanimous)
• Approved FAA Financial Closeout Report for AIP #43 with $282,661.90 reimbursement (unanimous)

Aberdeen City Council

The City Council will discuss several zoning amendments and set public hearings for multiple rezoning petitions. The body is also considering a $188,235 payment for water treatment plant improvements and the purchase of a new crew cab pickup.

• Payment of $188,235.00 to Climate Control of Aberdeen, SD for Water Treatment Plant Heat Exchanger Improvements
• Purchase of one 2025 crew cab pickup from Aberdeen Chrysler Center for $46,069
• Proposed ordinance to repeal the plumber examining board and city-issued plumber license requirement
• Public hearing settings for rezoning at 2816 Milwaukee Ave NE, 2 N Main Street, 115 Railroad Avenue SE, 119 Railroad Avenue SE, and 124 First Street South
• Possible approval of a Water and Sewer Rate Study Update Agreement with Banner Associates, Inc.

The Aberdeen City Council approved several ordinances and contracts, including zoning amendments and rezonings, a water and sewer rate study agreement with Banner Associates, and a pay request for water treatment plant improvements. The council also approved the first reading of an ordinance to repeal the plumber license requirement, reappointed two planning commission members, and authorized the purchase of a pickup truck. All votes were unanimous except for the pay request and claims, where the mayor abstained.

• Approved Ordinance 25-01-01 amending zoning procedural rules (unanimous)
• Approved rezone of 4856 Sixth Avenue SE from I-2 to C-2 (unanimous)
• Approved rezone of 1405-1425 Eighteenth Avenue NE from R-2 & M to R-2 (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to sign water and sewer rate study agreement with Banner Associates (unanimous)
• Reappointed Ward Schumacher and Kim Lien to City Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 25-02-01 repealing plumber license requirement (unanimous)
• Approved pay request #2 of $188,235 to Climate Control for water treatment plant heat exchanger (mayor abstained)
• Approved purchase of 2025 crew cab pickup for $46,069 (unanimous)

Aberdeen City Council

The Aberdeen City Council will hold public hearings and consider first readings of three ordinances, including two rezonings and a zoning procedural change. It will also hold hearings on several new alcohol licenses and approve routine consent items, claims, and payroll.

• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 25-01-02: rezone from I-2 to C-2 at 4856 Sixth Avenue SE
• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 25-01-03: rezone from R-2 & M to R-2 at 1405-1425 Eighteenth Avenue NE
• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 25-01-01 amending zoning regulations for Board of Zoning Adjustment procedures
• Public hearings for new alcohol licenses: ModaLane (302 S 2nd St), Market on the Plaza, NSU Bourbon and Brews, Chamber of Commerce events
• Approval of claims and payroll for January 27, 2025

The Aberdeen City Council approved the first readings of three ordinances: one amending zoning procedural rules, one rezoning property at 4856 Sixth Avenue SE from I-2 to C-2, and one rezoning property at 1405-1425 Eighteenth Avenue NE from R-2 & M to R-2. The council also approved several alcohol licenses, including special one-day event licenses for NSU Foundation and the Chamber of Commerce, and a new retail wine and cider license for Market on the Plaza. All votes were unanimous except for abstentions by Council Member Ward on certain alcohol licenses and Mayor Schaunaman on one bill.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 25-01-01 amending zoning procedural rules (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 25-01-02 rezoning 4856 Sixth Avenue SE from I-2 to C-2 (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 25-01-03 rezoning 1405-1425 Eighteenth Avenue NE from R-2 & M to R-2 (unanimous)
• Approved special one-day alcohol license for NSU Foundation dba APEX Events for Bourbon and Brews on April 25, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved two special one-day alcohol licenses for Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce (Feb 6 and May 8, 2025) (unanimous)
• Approved new retail wine and cider license for The Aberdeen Store LLC dba Market on the Plaza (Ward abstained)
• Approved payment of bills and payroll for January 27, 2025 (Mayor abstained on Climate Control)
• Set public hearings for Feb 18, 2025 for ModaLane alcohol licenses (Ward abstained)

Aberdeen City Council

The council will discuss whether to seek party status in a carbon dioxide pipeline transmission construction case before the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission. They will also hold public hearings on transferring alcohol and video lottery licenses at two locations, and consider several pay requests for airport projects and paramedic education. The consent calendar includes setting public hearings for alcohol licenses and approving various contractor and driver licenses.

• Discussion on city applying for party status in CO2 pipeline transmission construction case before SD PUC
• Public hearing on transfer of liquor and video lottery licenses at 1715 6th Ave SE, Ste A and Ste B to MG Oil Co.
• Public hearing for a special one-day liquor license on Jan. 25, 2025 for Aberdeen Area Arts Council at ARCC Library
• Request to expend $20,200.18 of grant dollars for Paramedic Education
• Pay requests: $29,156.40 and $23,492.58 for bus purchases from Foreman Sales and Service

The Aberdeen City Council approved several routine items, including a $20,200.18 grant expenditure for paramedic education, pay requests for buses and airport projects, and the transfer of two liquor and video lottery licenses from G&T Gaming Inc. to MG Oil Company. The council also approved a special one-day liquor license for the Aberdeen Area Arts Council and a list of claims and payroll. No action was taken on seeking party status in a carbon dioxide pipeline case before the PUC.

• Approved $20,200.18 grant for paramedic education (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of liquor/video lottery license RB-2821 to MG Oil Company (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of liquor/video lottery license RB-2239 to MG Oil Company (unanimous)
• Approved special one-day liquor license for Aberdeen Area Arts Council (unanimous)
• Approved pay requests for buses totaling $52,648.98 (unanimous)
• Approved pay requests to Helms & Associates totaling $14,193.37 (unanimous)
• Approved pay request to Efraimson Electric for $50,754.43 (unanimous)
• Approved claims and payroll, with mayor abstaining on Sewer Duck Inc. payment (unanimous)

Mayor's Advisory Committee for People With Disabilities

This is a regular monthly meeting of the Mayor's Advisory Committee for People with Disabilities. The committee will review and approve November 2024 minutes and treasurer's report, hear reports from subcommittees on transportation, education awards, and ADA anniversary celebration, and discuss old business including parking signs, sidewalk issues due to winter weather, and Facebook page management. New business includes an update on 2,000 updated parking violation cards to be distributed to committee members for use around town.

• Approval of November 2024 meeting minutes and treasurer's report
• Update on accessible parking signs and other accessibility concerns (old business)
• Discussion of winter weather challenges affecting sidewalks and curb ramps, with reminder to report concerns to city
• New business: 2,000 updated parking violation cards from QQP; committee members asked to keep cards in their cars for use
• Subcommittee reports: Education Enhancement Award, National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) committee recruitment

The Mayor's Advisory Committee for People with Disabilities met on January 21, 2025, but lacked a quorum, so it could not approve the November 2024 minutes or the treasurer's report. Members discussed RideLine transportation challenges, including a rider's 6:30 p.m. pickup being accommodated after review, and noted a new service, Reliaride, with high costs. The committee decided to hold the BAD event on April 25, 2025, and received 2,000 parking violation cards for distribution.

• Unable to approve November 2024 minutes due to lack of quorum
• Unable to approve treasurer's report due to lack of quorum
• Decided April 25 as date for BAD event
• Received 2,000 parking violation cards for distribution

Planning Commission

The Aberdeen Planning Commission will consider two rezoning petitions and an ordinance amendment at its January 21 meeting. One petition would rezone 4856 Sixth Avenue SE from industrial to highway commercial to allow development of a smaller lot. Another petition would correct split zoning on six lots at Holgate Pond Addition. The commission will also vote on an ordinance clarifying voting rules for the Board of Zoning Adjustment and changing the board's secretary.

• Petition to rezone 4856 Sixth Avenue SE from I-2 Unrestricted Industrial to C-2 Highway Commercial (Petitioner: South Lakes, LLC)
• Petition to rezone 1405-1425 Eighteenth Avenue NE from R-2 & M to R-2 Medium Density Residential to correct split zoning
• Ordinance 25-01-01 amending Chapter 60 zoning code: defines simple majority vote for conditional uses, changes secretary to planning and zoning director, and updates chairperson language
• Election of officers for the Planning Commission

The Aberdeen City Planning Commission approved three items: a rezoning of 4856 Sixth Avenue SE from industrial to highway commercial, a rezoning of six lots on Eighteenth Avenue NE to eliminate split zoning, and an ordinance amending Board of Zoning Adjustment procedures. All votes were unanimous. The commission also re-elected Dean Marske as chairman and Ward Schumacher as vice-chairman.

• Approved rezoning of 4856 Sixth Avenue SE from I-2 to C-2 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of Lots 2-7, Holgate Pond Addition to R-2 (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amending Board of Zoning Adjustment procedures (unanimous)
• Re-elected Dean Marske as Chairman (unanimous)
• Re-elected Ward Schumacher as Vice-Chairman (unanimous)

Regional Airport Board

The Aberdeen Airport Board will review and make recommendations on multiple invoices and a change order for ongoing construction projects, including Runway 13/31 Rehabilitation and GA Apron Reconstruction. The board will also receive an update on the SB162 Marketing Grant from Hub City Radio and review December financial reports.

• Recommendation to pay $9,108.02 to Helms & Associates for Runway 13/31 Rehabilitation construction administration (AIP #3-46-0001-49-2023)
• Recommendation to pay $1,591.21 to Helms & Associates for GA Apron Reconstruction Phase 2 construction administration (AIP #3-46-0001-52-2024)
• Recommendation to accept Change Order #3B ($3,146.08 increase) and pay estimate #5B ($47,608.35) to Efraimson Electric for Runway 13/31 Rehabilitation
• Recommendation to pay $3,494.14 to Helms & Associates for GA Apron Reconstruction Phase 1 construction administration (AIP #3-46-0001-47-2022)
• Recommendation to pay final request of $6,724.79 to CDJ Electric Plumbing & Heating for Terminal Chiller Replacement

The Aberdeen Airport Board approved multiple payments and a change order for ongoing construction projects, including runway and apron rehabilitation. The board also received updates on marketing, finances, and winter weather operations. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes from Dec 5, 2024 meeting
• Approved agenda
• Approved December bills
• Approved financial report
• Approved $1,591.21 payment to Helms & Associates for GA Apron Phase 2 construction admin
• Approved $9,108.02 payment to Helms & Associates for Runway 13/31 rehab construction admin
• Approved Change Order #3B ($3,146.08) and pay estimate #5B ($47,608.35) for Efraimson Electric on Runway 13/31 project
• Approved $3,494.14 payment to Helms & Associates for GA Apron Phase 1 construction admin

Board of Zoning Adjustment

The Aberdeen Board of Zoning Adjustment will conduct public hearings on two variance/special exception requests: a 16-square-foot sign variance for a freestanding sign in a residential district, and a special exception for open vehicle storage and sales in a central business district. The board will also elect officers for the year.

• Forte of Aberdeen LLC requests a 16-sf sign variance for a 32-sf freestanding sign at 1004 27th Ave NE (R-2/R-4 district)
• Frank Infante and Ron Wagner Trust 2020 request a special exception for open storage, parking, or sale of vehicles and rental moving trucks at 6 First St S (C-3/R-4 district)
• Board will elect officers as other business

The Board of Zoning Adjustment conditionally approved a sign variance for Forte of Aberdeen LLC and a special exception for Frank Infante and Ron Wagner Trust 2020. Both approvals include specific conditions that must be met. The board also re-elected Bob Babcock as chairman and Don Weigel as vice-chairman.

• Approved 16sf sign variance for 1004 27th Ave NE (5-0)
• Approved special exception for vehicle storage at 6 First St S (4-1)
• Re-elected Bob Babcock as Chairman (5-0)
• Re-elected Don Weigel as Vice-Chairman (5-0)

Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board

The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board will discuss and possibly authorize bids for three additional pickleball courts at Manor Park and solar lighting along the Moccasin Creek Trail from Melgaard Road to Sixth Avenue. The board will also review contract adjustments for the golf pro at Lee Park Golf Course, award a bid for a mid-size wheel loader, and declare a 2006 wheel loader as surplus for trade-in. Additionally, they will hear a report on 2024 Aberdeen Aquatic Center usage and consider an agreement with the Aberdeen Swim Club. An executive session is scheduled to discuss personnel qualifications.

• Authorization to bid for three additional pickleball courts at Manor Park
• Authorization to bid for solar lighting along Moccasin Creek Trail from Melgaard Road to Sixth Avenue
• Review and possible approval of contract adjustments for Golf Pro at Lee Park Golf Course
• Award bid for 1 (One) Mid-Size Wheel Loader for the Parks Division
• Consider agreement with Aberdeen Swim Club for use of the Aberdeen Aquatic Center

The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board approved several actions, including authorizing bids for three additional pickleball courts at Manor Park and solar lighting along the Moccasin Creek Trail. They also approved contract adjustments for the golf pro at Lee Park Golf Course, accepted a $169,432 bid from John Deere for a mid-sized wheel loader, declared a 2008 wheel loader as surplus for trade-in, and approved the annual agreement with the Aberdeen Swim Club. All votes were unanimous.

• Authorized bid for 3 pickleball courts at Manor Park (unanimous)
• Authorized bid for solar lighting on Moccasin Creek Trail from Melgaard Rd to 6th Ave (unanimous)
• Approved contract adjustments for Golf Pro at Lee Park Golf Course (unanimous)
• Accepted John Deere bid of $169,432 for mid-sized wheel loader (unanimous)
• Declared 2008 wheel loader as surplus for trade-in (unanimous)
• Approved annual agreement with Aberdeen Swim Club for Aquatic Center use (unanimous)

K.O. Lee Public Library

The K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library Board will approve previous minutes, hold an open forum, and receive a director's report. New business includes a Memorandum of Understanding with the Friends of Aberdeen Library and a funding discussion for the Salsa Del Soul Concert on June 28, 2025. The board will also enter executive session to discuss employee qualifications, competence, performance, character, or fitness under SDCL §1-25-2(1).

• Discussion of Friends of Aberdeen Library MOU
• Funding discussion for Salsa Del Soul Concert on June 28, 2025
• Executive session regarding an employee (no action taken, but may follow)

The K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library Board of Trustees met on November 19, 2024, with three members present. They approved the previous meeting's minutes and the payment of October 2024 bills, and received financial reports. No public comments, old business, or new business were discussed.

• Approved minutes of November 19, 2024 meeting (3-0)
• Approved payment of October 2024 bills and financial reports (3-0)

Aberdeen City Council

The Aberdeen City Council will discuss setting an election date for two council member vacancies. The body is also considering several equipment purchases and rezoning requests.

• Set municipal election date of June 3, 2025, for SW and SE District Council Member vacancies
• Possible approval of $102,511.80 payment to Climate Control for Water Works Heat Exchanger replacement
• Possible approval of $33,196.00 to ByteSpeed for 43 desktop computers
• Second reading of Ordinance 24-12-04 to rezone 2200, 2240 & 2302 Roosevelt St S from R-2 to M
• Set public hearing dates for January 27, 2025, for rezoning petitions at 4856 6th Ave SE and 18th Ave NE

The Aberdeen City Council approved the second reading of Ordinance 24-12-04, rezoning properties at 2200, 2240, and 2302 Roosevelt St S from R-2 to M for the Central High School campus. The council also approved a $102,511.80 pay request for the water works heat exchanger replacement, with the mayor abstaining, and authorized the purchase of 43 desktop computers for $33,196.00. Additionally, the council set the municipal election date for June 3, 2025, to fill two council vacancies, and approved appointments to the Residential Contractor Board.

• Approved second reading of Ordinance 24-12-04, rezoning 2200, 2240, 2302 Roosevelt St S from R-2 to M (all present aye)
• Approved Pay Request #1 for Aberdeen Water Works heat exchanger replacement, $102,511.80 to Climate Control (mayor abstained)
• Authorized purchase of 43 desktop computers from ByteSpeed for $33,196.00 (all present aye)
• Set municipal election date of June 3, 2025, for SW and SE District City Council vacancies (all present aye)
• Approved reappointments and new appointments to Residential Contractor Board (all present aye)
• Approved consent calendar including taxi licenses, contractor license, rezoning hearing dates, and event permit (all present aye)
• Approved claims and payroll for January 6, 2025, with mayor abstaining on Climate Control payment (all others aye)