Rob Ronayne

Data Center Moratorium Extension

No direct cost to the city yet, but power infrastructure and utility rates are central concerns.

Drinking water improvements financed by revenue bond

Water facility improvements funded by a revenue bond, repaid through a surcharge on water rates.

Promotion Fund Process

About $507,000 in committed payouts now, with another ~$350,000 up for grabs this summer.

Nature Area Bike Skills Park Location Dispute

About $104,000 in grant funds and raised money could be lost if the project is relocated, since the grant is tied to this site.

Public Works Maintenance Building construction

$20,634,500 construction contract awarded.

2026-2027 budget and CIP hearings

Significant multi-year investment in streets, utilities, and flood protection; the public works 2027 allocation may shift depending on the bridge timing.

Terminal Building Expansion and Remodel — construction administration payment

Total approved airport payments were roughly $250,000, mostly covered by federal grants.

Affordable Workforce Housing Partnership

Landlords are reportedly charging two to three times normal rents to incoming data center workers.

Data Center Ordinance Timeline

Speakers warned data centers could raise electric and water bills for residents and small businesses while the city weighs tax incentives.

Open vehicle and equipment storage at 116 Fourth St S

Water tower and transmission line completion

$520,552.50 paid on the water tower contract.

Parks, Recreation and Forestry budget supplement

Increases the 2026 Parks, Recreation and Forestry budget.

Homelessness and Emergency Winter Shelter

Unknown — the city has not committed funding for a shelter.

Street Mill & Overlay 2026

$193,383.90 spent from street maintenance funds.

New liquor license for downtown saloon

The license adds a new liquor fee revenue stream for the city.

Agtegra oversized sign at Highway 12 E

The reduced sign size may affect the co-op's signage investment at its Highway 12 location.

Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade Progress

$1,840,755 payment approved on Pay Request No. 10.

Mini-storage use and shipping containers in highway commercial districts

Setback and lot-width flexibility in platted additions

Street and water infrastructure contractor payments

About $863,000 in contractor payments across three projects.

Approval of Agenda

Approval of Minutes (October 19, 2026)

Consent Calendar

Pay Application No. 4 — Public Works Maintenance Building

Approval of Bills and Payroll

Adjournment

Approval of Agenda

Approval of October 5, 2026 Minutes

Consent Calendar (items 5A–5G)

Table Resolution 26-10-02R (Promotion Fund Allocation)

Resolution 26-10-03R — Homes Are Possible, Inc. SDHDA Assistance

Cannabis Dispensary Permit — Genesis Farms, LLC, 115 South Main Street

Special One-Day Alcohol License — Chamber Business After Hours at Avera St. Luke's

Pay Request No. 16 — PKG Contracting, WRF Phase 1 ($2,224,919.95)

Table Aberdeen Cycling Association Bike Skills Park Agreement

Amendment Adding Cryptomining to Data Center Moratorium

Resolution No. 26-20-01R — Extend Data Center Moratorium to July 1, 2027

USGS Streamgage Joint Funding Agreement ($26,750)

Mill & Overlay Pay Request #1 and Change Order #1 — Jensen Rock & Sand

Pay Request #3 — Public Works Maintenance Building ($167,796.22)

First Reading — Ordinance 26-10-03 (Water Revenue Bond)

First Reading — Ordinance 26-10-04 (Water Rate Surcharge)

First Reading — Ordinance 26-10-05 (Utility Customer Classifications)

First Reading — Ordinance 26-10-06 (2026 Budget Supplement, Parks, Recreation & Forestry)

First Reading — Ordinance 26-10-01 (Rezone, 320 Sixth Avenue SE)

First Reading — Ordinance 26-10-02 (Rezone, 503 Third Street N / Twist Cone)

Pay Application No. 4 — Public Works Maintenance Building

Approval of Bills and Payroll

Table Resolution 26-10-02R (Promotion Fund Allocation)

Believes the allocation process was unprecedented and warrants further study

Resolution 26-10-03R — Homes Are Possible, Inc. SDHDA Assistance

Cannabis Dispensary Permit — Genesis Farms, LLC, 115 South Main Street

Table Aberdeen Cycling Association Bike Skills Park Agreement

His office has been involved in the matter

Amendment Adding Cryptomining to Data Center Moratorium

To assure no new crypto mining occurs during the moratorium

to approve the first reading and passage of Resolution No. 26-10-03R supporting Homes are Possible, Inc., and its application for financial assistance from SDHDA

Resolution No. 26-20-01R — Extend Data Center Moratorium to July 1, 2027

Second reading and adoption of Ordinance 26-09-04 (2026 budget supplement for Parks, Recreation and Forestry)

Pay Request #5 — ST-2026-2 North Dakota Roadway Improvements ($20,000, Reede Construction)

Pay Request #13 — WT-2025-1 Water Tower and Transmission Line ($108,648.99 Dahme; $99,892.50 Landmark)

Pay Requests #3 & #4 — 2026 Water Treatment Plant Roof Improvements ($270,000, Skinner Roofing)

Bills and payroll approval

approve payment of the bills listed for September 28, 2026

Ordinance 26-09-02 — Rezone 24 State Street N from I-2 to R-3

Ordinance 26-09-03 — Off-Street Parking Regulations

Special One-Day Beer License — Sacred Heart Bazar

Ordinance 26-09-04 — First Reading, 2026 Budget Supplement (Parks, Recreation & Forestry)

Pay Request #2 — Lime Slaker Replacement ($39,127.50)

Pay Request #12 — Water Tower Project ($238,592.50)

Payment to Woods Fuller — WINS Water Supply Agreement Legal Services ($68,360)

Approval of Claims and Payroll

amend the allocation to the Aberdeen Downtown Association from $125,000 to $124,999, a reduction of $1.00, to avoid the annual financial review requirement

Second reading and final adoption of Ordinance 26-09-01; 2027 Appropriations Ordinance

First reading of Resolution 26-09-04R gifting surplus land to Midwest Street Medicine

Motion to amend Resolution 26-09-02R (reduce Downtown Association allocation to $124,999)

Believes recipients should comply with the ordinance's financial review requirement.

Resolution 26-09-02R — 2027 Promotion Fund and General Fund allocations

Pay Request No. 15 to PKG Contracting Inc. — WRF Phase 1 Improvements ($2,561,414.94)

First reading of Ordinance 26-09-02 — rezone 24 State Street N from I-2 to R-3

First reading of Ordinance 26-09-03 — off-street parking regulations

Authorization to apply for BJA FY 2026 JAG grant

Pay Request #2 and Change Order #1 to Apex Ironworks & Fabrication ($41,289.00 + $4,272.74)

Bids for 2026-2027 Snow Removal Services

Extension of Grant 812238 for Aberdeen Ride Line

Claims and payroll for September 21, 2026

Consent Calendar (items 5.A–5.I)

First reading of Ordinance 26-09-01; 2027 Appropriations Ordinance

Resolution 26-09-01R; 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan

New Retail On-Off Malt Beverage & SD Farm Wine License — BBs Chophouse Inc. (7.C)

New Retail On-Off Sale Wine and Cider License — BBs Chophouse Inc. (7.D)

Pay Request #3, SA-2026-1 Sanitary Sewer Lining Improvements (7.F)

Pay Request #11, WT-2025-1 Water Tower and Transmission Line (7.G)

Airport Terminal Expansion payments (7.H)