Council to weigh $2.5M loan, water tower funding, and infrastructure projects
The Aberdeen City Council will take up a $2.5 million drinking water loan application and several construction pay requests at its July 6 meeting, while a separate board will decide next week on adding apartments downtown and improvements at Storybook Land.
Recent council business
At its June 22 meeting, the council discussed a slate of items but took no final votes, as the meeting was an agenda-only session with minutes not yet published. Among the topics were a $486,671.42 payment to Skinner Roofing for Water Treatment Plant Roof Improvements, a rezoning request for 402 Fifteenth Street S from I-2 & C-2 to C-2, and a resolution to dissolve Tax Increment Financing District Number 8. The council also set a public hearing for July 6 on the Aberdeen Water Tower Improvements Project and considered a contract for architectural and engineering services for a new Aberdeen Ride Line bus barn.
Upcoming city council meeting — July 6
The council will consider an application for a $2,500,000 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan at 3.75% interest, along with a rezoning petition for 402 Fifteenth Street S. Other capital expenditures include a pay request of $286,355.44 and a change order for the 10th Avenue SE Bridge Replacement, a pay request of $155,738.52 for the 2025 PW Building Granular Fill Material, and the purchase of a 2026 Etnyre ECS-250 Crack Sealer. The council will also vote on an Interior Drainage Study by HDR Inc. for up to $299,041 and the purchase of a Ford F-150 for the Engineering Department for $44,468.
Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board — July 8
The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board will vote on several items, including a memorial placement at Veterans Memorial Plaza in Anderson Park and authorizing bids for two Storybook Land improvement projects: Uncle Henry’s Outhouse Restroom and the Doll House. The board will also consider fee amendments for ARCC Dance programs, outdoor pickleball court reservations, and Civic Arena and Theatre maintenance. Officers will be elected.
Board of Zoning Adjustment — July 9
The Board of Zoning Adjustment will hear a request from Leao Israel to remodel four existing apartments on the second floor and add two additional apartments on the rear main floor at 122 Main Street N. The property is in the C-3 Central Business District, requiring a Special Exception and an Appeal.
Coming up
- **Aberdeen City Council** — July 6, 2026. Meeting agenda includes $2.5 million loan, rezoning, and infrastructure contracts.
- **Parks, Recreation & Forestry Board** — July 8, 2026. Votes on Storybook Land projects, fees, and memorial.
- **Board of Zoning Adjustment** — July 9, 2026. Considers apartment addition at 122 Main Street N.
Agendas and minutes are available at the city's official website.
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