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- Wastewater construction pay request: Council approved a recommended payment of $2,800,000 to a contracting firm for wastewater treatment plant work; roll call recorded all in favor.

- Brush truck purchase: Council approved purchase of a Ford F‑550 brush truck from Midwest Fire of La Verne, Minnesota, for $240,815 to replace a 2002 pickup and slide‑in unit. The council vote was recorded as unanimous in favor; staff said the city will retain the 2002 pickup for towing a USAR trailer and surplus the old slide‑in unit at auction.

- Street maintenance concrete repairs: A $146,579.68 contract award to CWF Mason for concrete repair work related to next year’s chip seal program was approved; council votes were recorded in favor.

- Eighth Avenue pavement rehabilitation pay request: Council approved payment No. 4 to Reedy Construction for $27,968.35 with an accompanying $8,980 change order related to joint repairs under warranty; council approved the payment and release of retainage.

- Third Avenue Southeast / South Roosevelt traffic signal improvements: Council approved final payment of $56,716 to Ring Electric; a change order reduced the contract by $8,679.59. Staff said contractor approach minimized lane closures and achieved savings.

- Amendment to engineering services agreement: Council approved an amendment with Helms and Associates for project inspection and construction administration services related to a water tower and transmission work; staff said costs are accounted for in the water enterprise fund project estimate.

- Rezoning (first reading): Council approved first reading of an ordinance to rezone 511 South Arch Street from C‑2 to R‑3 after a planning commission recommendation and staff support.

- Second restatement and appointments for Aberdeen Brown County Regional Railroad Authority (ABCRRA): Council approved a resolution adopting a second restatement of the ABCRRA agreement that, among other changes, aligns commissioner terms with statute and designates the South Dakota Secretary of Transportation to handle funds. The resolution included appointments to three‑year terms.

- Claims and payroll: Council approved the weekly claims and payroll for the period noted in the packet. Two council members and the mayor registered abstentions on a payment to a vendor (climate control) and one council member abstained on a bank service charge per conflict disclosures; the remainder of payments were approved by roll call.

All listed items passed as recorded in the meeting roll calls; staff said the items are part of routine capital and operating work for the coming construction season.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting August 25th, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At the meeting the council approved multiple routine items including a $2.8 million wastewater payment, a $240,815 brush truck purchase, several construction pay requests, rezoning first reading, and a second restatement of the regional railroad authority agreement with appointments.","taxTitle","City of Aberdeen, Brown County, South Dakota","taxId",64107,"location","South Dakota","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6487325,"Council approves $20,000 purchase of church lot for neighborhood park, funds moved from general reserve",453,1950000,2403000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5671243-2357630e4df07fcdecd36d5691a668f0&start=1950&end=2403","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5671243-2357630e4df07fcdecd36d5691a668f0/thumbnail_1950000.jpg","/articles/6487325/South-Dakota/Council-approves-20000-purchase-of-church-lot-for-neighborhood-park-funds-moved-from-general-reserve","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6487325-2597a59884e49d6bb7a5ba436b0bc764/orig.mp4?Expires=1771199404&Signature=EidtkP8lr2TK5GKBUe-EvrK98wo8~YzOgDVLN8RGCITVebAB73d8LqoeNpMfUry7coMbrVCgcP77sLpLP23V~YwvhOryrDhHY2J-QOl9N2rdWyI2yPPWZB5~KZt4poHtrErqDpjW65FQjRXdOrzZqd2zpLyeoRXpOh9cZJYURorn5SbHN2y~cjNDxU5d~39m6VXdgnN2PXkSleD2CN5s8nuGoYG7A9C-X7-myTzRRO7Ht~YqVHBn-OLC8CLg-73vu7HK~fnc9GCkrJR6qrzsBeOO-g76X7m1C6vQiYIHn8kkiesEeziF5FSbv3IrJPmbOIRBxLWtCwgu47dzC8JFiw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Aberdeen Council approved a purchase agreement on Monday to acquire roughly half an acre of land adjacent to First Baptist Church for a neighborhood park, voting to pay $20,000 plus closing costs for the parcel.

Mayor Shoneman and council members discussed the proposal after parks staff and the mayor described the site as an opportunity to serve a nearby neighborhood with many young families and limited walkable park access. The council initially moved to approve the purchase agreement for the parcel and then voted on an amendment to fund the land purchase from the General Fund reserve so the Parks and Recreation Department would not be required to absorb the unexpected expense within its operating budget.

The council voted to amend the motion to use the General Fund reserve for the payment. The amendment passed in roll call with the following votes: Ronan — Aye; Foburg — Aye; Liebelt — Aye; Ward — Aye; Johnson — Aye; Ekonger — Aye; Nilsson — No; Norbstrup — Aye; Mayor Shoneman — Aye.

After the amendment passed, the council approved the purchase agreement by roll call. The purchase agreement vote was: Nordstrom — Aye; Nilsson — No; Ekonger — Aye; Johnson — Aye; Ward — Aye; Liebelt — Aye; Foburg — Aye; Ronan — Aye; Mayor Shoneman — Aye. The motion carried.

City staff described a low‑cost plan to assemble playground equipment that had been decommissioned at the state School for the Blind and move it to the new site as a cost‑effective way to build the neighborhood playground. The mayor thanked the First Baptist Church congregation for a unanimous vote in favor of the sale, a step their bylaws required.

Council member objections focused on long‑term maintenance costs; one council member said existing parks can serve the area and expressed concern about additional mowing and upkeep. Supporters said the site is closer to apartments and multiunit housing in the neighborhood and that crossing Melgaard Avenue is difficult for young children, arguing the new park would better serve nearby families.

The council directed that the land purchase proceed; parks staff will manage park construction and equipment placement with the city covering the land cost from the General Fund reserve.

Purchase price: $20,000; estimated closing costs: approximately $1,500; estimated total to be moved from General Fund reserve to Parks Department: about $21,500.","The City of Aberdeen voted to buy roughly half an acre from First Baptist Church for about $20,000 to create a neighborhood park; the council amended the motion to pay from the General Fund reserve to protect the parks operating budget.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6487330,"City outlines streamlined process and new options to support in‑home daycares",2521,833000,3354000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5671243-2357630e4df07fcdecd36d5691a668f0&start=833&end=3354","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5671243-2357630e4df07fcdecd36d5691a668f0/thumbnail_833000.jpg","/articles/6487330/South-Dakota/City-outlines-streamlined-process-and-new-options-to-support-inhome-daycares","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6487330-dc2d2bea1361bd9d7edfaccb058171fe/orig.mp4?Expires=1771199404&Signature=AdCVY~LLBcbHEkGBXjrSF~vtFaVvub~s3yuzb9-6PKFyea~AYtzi-6Fq5cn4nFK1CPzgoZIkrdAO-PlXBm21AngjID1oVShyhn8Fu6vFaDPp2ykt93QQ4cxKPdcQRgNL6nwOlcNPwaWHdXCmOqvcOjyfeb-Jy9e6r26n3QLNPXldTf4K9c6r0Ez-jGsBDET704L7JyifXKn0c5EHKYIm9WJouh7RGs7kskiAjGO9jTz1wqeHWtX7xSEP5ZdFhHXRxC1Pd5Y25WIYtdhacMZ0daJuXyAR1LUi6n079y4OC3Y2X~z48zBTlhuSg2asdmYpZi052juQZZesYnxqlnndYg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Aberdeen on Monday previewed a package of changes aimed at speeding in‑home daycare approvals, lowering startup costs for small providers and creating a licensed helper program to reduce gaps in caregiver coverage.

Amber, the city’s economic development manager, told the council the community development department already has authority to approve daycare locations administratively, removing the monthly zoning board step for routine cases. She said that change eliminates a frequent source of delay while preserving the right to refer contested locations to the zoning board.

Other changes Amber outlined include: the finance officer gaining authority to issue licenses once requirements are met (with appeal to the council for denials); a temporary operation allowance of up to 60 days while licensing is finalized; a new “family daycare” option that allows small providers (described in the proposed language as up to five children, with limited cases allowing up to six under homeowner insurance riders) to operate under a homeowner policy rather than a commercial insurance policy; synchronized license renewal periods (two annual renewal windows, April and September) to reduce month‑by‑month administrative workload; and a renamed and expanded substitute list called the “licensed helper” program to allow brief, licensed coverage and build a pool of assistants.

Amber said the city will partner with Aberdeen Fire and Rescue to offer CPR and first‑aid training at renewal time, will create an online application and FAQ page for providers, and will publish an opt‑in provider directory on the city website. She told council there are currently about 44 active daycares in the community and staff plan to split renewals roughly 22/22 between the two annual windows.

Council members asked whether homeowner insurance commonly supports a family‑daycare rider; Amber and other staff said the city will require providers to verify coverage and that some homeowner policies include an in‑home childcare endorsement, while larger household sizes (six and above) would typically need commercial coverage.

Amber said staff will track key performance indicators including approval timelines, provider growth and CPR completion rates and expected to present ordinance language for council consideration in coming weeks.

No vote was required Monday; the council received the briefing and was asked to watch for the forthcoming ordinance.","City staff previewed administrative changes to licensing, a new 'family daycare' option, a licensed‑helper substitute program and online tools aimed at reducing delays and encouraging long‑term providers.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6487334,"Downtown business owners urge council to pause two‑way Main Street plan, cite parking and safety concerns",704,194000,898000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5671243-2357630e4df07fcdecd36d5691a668f0&start=194&end=898","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5671243-2357630e4df07fcdecd36d5691a668f0/thumbnail_194000.jpg","/articles/6487334/South-Dakota/Downtown-business-owners-urge-council-to-pause-twoway-Main-Street-plan-cite-parking-and-safety-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6487334-ead16c92412de2da92eae62e2071d377/orig.mp4?Expires=1771199404&Signature=Mt5tmuPKJimcVokbCYPdmceWvVvodQCMOpfh1w3CtslFmcP~Yffwj9tlpk9unrrJu-4UTWS~MgCoBmkOC3A9M3Gh7p6oZ2UAW0u0L6lQ9FtwOzn~ejxsX3ZT9XSdKrE8~I7IyrS4gcWubjR6EXd3tbSeWCdnOUzuJ9hgcymQYhxKKyMGTcTtgS1mipBdg4YGjUuWne9tTuhzoliRncS5cxlud-zcY0Zyf9kuXndLnEf-uWlu6dc8IzTdfYza0ZhIRbu~72BjluoCcTiT2uIeT0Tfpj9QhLPAMP~Lp874QIJDFwMDM4Ie~YcfQkmIjHmsCPPql~VmKm0Rb0p8KA-WVA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Three downtown business owners asked the City of Aberdeen Council on Monday to delay or reconsider a plan to convert Main Street from a one‑way to a two‑way street, saying the change would remove convenient on‑street parking and could create safety problems for pedestrians and drivers.

The speakers — Brent Fisher, who identified himself as the owner of a business on the 500 block of South Main Street; Aaron Duvall, owner of Aberdeen’s Domino’s Pizza at 522 South Main Street; and resident Al Knobster — told the council they oppose the conversion and urged more public outreach before the council commits public funds.

Fisher said the conversion would eliminate parking directly in front of his business and remove as many as “15 to 20 parking places on Main Street” as he understands the plan. He said delivery trucks that currently can be passed on a one‑way street would create head‑on conflicts under a two‑way configuration and said the change could turn Main Street into “a racetrack from one end of town to the other.”

Aaron Duvall told the council that many of his carryout customers rely on on‑street parking in front of the store and that relocating those spaces would force customers to cross multiple lanes of traffic. He told the council his store has been at the location since 1995 and cited recent carryout volumes — 32,000 in 2022, about 34,000 in 2023, and 38,000 in 2024 — to underline the number of short‑term customer visits to that block. Duvall said, “We have a lot of carryout customers and most of them, 75 to 90 of them park on Main Street,” and expressed concern for staff and customer safety if parking were moved.

Both business owners said they have not found community support for the conversion during their conversations with customers. Fisher asked the council to seek additional constituent input, consider placing the issue back on the agenda for further study and suggested a petition or ballot measure if the council moves forward.

Council members and the mayor took no formal action on the topic during the meeting. City staff later told the council that a traffic signal pole replacement at 6th and Main would be required for a conversion and that the lead time to procure the pole is long — one staff member said the pole costs roughly $75,000 and takes about eight months to obtain — making the project time‑sensitive if it proceeds on a next‑year schedule.

Mayor Shoneman said the topic would remain under discussion and suggested a council work session to review project details and costs so members could hear the same information before budget decisions.

The comments occurred during the meeting’s public comment period; no ordinance or funding decision was made at the session.","Three downtown business owners told the City of Aberdeen Council they oppose converting Main Street to two‑way traffic, saying the change would eliminate on‑street parking, create safety issues and not boost business.","actionData","errors"]

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