Council approves series of routine items: rezones, license transfer, murals, bids and ordinances
February 24, 2026 | City of Aberdeen, Brown County, South Dakota
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At its meeting the Aberdeen City Council approved a package of routine items spanning land use, licensing, signage and public-works procurement.
Rezoning: Staff recommended and the council approved first readings for several rezoning petitions from residential to municipal (R to M) to permit future city parks and to align the Northeast water tower site with the appropriate zoning. Ken (planning staff) said the properties will serve local neighborhoods once accepted by petition, and staff recommended approval.
Licensing and signage: The council approved a one-day on-sale liquor license for the Boys Club Wine Fest on March 28 and approved a transfer of an on-sale malt-beverage and wine license for the Palm Garden Thai business to a new owner. Council also approved two existing murals in the central business district with the condition they be maintained in accordance with Aberdeen City Code section 60-341.
Ordinances: Council completed the second reading and final vote on an ordinance amending landscaping regulations to allow artificial turf and also completed the second reading on an ordinance updating private ambulance service regulations to align local rules with 2024 state ambulance and EMT licensing requirements.
Public-works bids: Staff recommended and council approved a series of 2026 procurement items: chip-seal aggregates, asphalt/concrete surfacing repair mix, annual concrete and accessible sidewalk quadrant improvements, curb-and-gutter repair, and valve replacements at the water-treatment plant. Most bids were described as competitive and similar to last year’s prices; staff recommended the lowest or incumbent bidders where appropriate.
Claims and payroll: The council approved claims and payroll for the February pay period (Feb. 8–21). Two members registered abstentions on payments to Banner Associates and Climate Control & Sewer Dock; otherwise the roll-call vote carried the motion.
All items in this roundup were approved by voice vote or roll call during the meeting; none drew extended public testimony at the hearing.
Rezoning: Staff recommended and the council approved first readings for several rezoning petitions from residential to municipal (R to M) to permit future city parks and to align the Northeast water tower site with the appropriate zoning. Ken (planning staff) said the properties will serve local neighborhoods once accepted by petition, and staff recommended approval.
Licensing and signage: The council approved a one-day on-sale liquor license for the Boys Club Wine Fest on March 28 and approved a transfer of an on-sale malt-beverage and wine license for the Palm Garden Thai business to a new owner. Council also approved two existing murals in the central business district with the condition they be maintained in accordance with Aberdeen City Code section 60-341.
Ordinances: Council completed the second reading and final vote on an ordinance amending landscaping regulations to allow artificial turf and also completed the second reading on an ordinance updating private ambulance service regulations to align local rules with 2024 state ambulance and EMT licensing requirements.
Public-works bids: Staff recommended and council approved a series of 2026 procurement items: chip-seal aggregates, asphalt/concrete surfacing repair mix, annual concrete and accessible sidewalk quadrant improvements, curb-and-gutter repair, and valve replacements at the water-treatment plant. Most bids were described as competitive and similar to last year’s prices; staff recommended the lowest or incumbent bidders where appropriate.
Claims and payroll: The council approved claims and payroll for the February pay period (Feb. 8–21). Two members registered abstentions on payments to Banner Associates and Climate Control & Sewer Dock; otherwise the roll-call vote carried the motion.
All items in this roundup were approved by voice vote or roll call during the meeting; none drew extended public testimony at the hearing.
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