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Aberdeen Airport Board Meeting

February 5, 2026 · Aberdeen, SD
Source: Meeting minutes 2026-02-05 (PDF)
Retrieved April 25, 2026 from www.aberdeen.sd.us ↗
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Attendees

✓ Tony Schwan (Member)
✓ Michael Erickson (Member)
✓ Jarrett Rix (Member)
✓ Aaron Smith (Member)
✓ Lon Gellhaus (Member)
✓ Rich Krokel (Airport Staff)
✓ Marvin Black (Airport Staff)
✓ Rhea Ketterling (Airport Staff)
✓ Ron Wager (City Attorney)
✓ Alan Johnson (City Councilor)
✓ David Novstrup (City Councilor)
✓ Kyler Dinger (BC Commissioner)
✓ Michael Schmit (Helms & Associates)
✓ Scott Waltman (Aberdeen Insider)
✓ Colin Dutenhoffer (Unknown)
✓ Darrell Hillestad (Unknown)
✓ Tim M. (Unknown)
✓ Jeff Williams (Unknown)
✓ Present: 18/18

Decisions

#1

TONY SCHWAN ELECTED AS CHAIR AND JARRETT RIX AS VICE CHAIR

#2

APPROVED

#3

ADOPTED

#4

APPROVED

#5

APPROVED

#6

AWARDED TO HIGHEST BIDDERS

#7

APPROVED

#8

APPROVED

#9

APPROVED

#10

APPROVED

#11

APPROVED

#12

REJECTED AS UNTIMELY

Agenda Items

#2

Introduction of Aaron Smith

Introduction of new member Aaron Smith
#3

Election of Chair and Vice Chair

Election of Chair and Vice Chair
#4

Approval of Minutes

Approval of minutes from January 8, 2026, meeting
#5

Adoption of the Agenda

Adoption of the agenda
#7

January Bills

Approval of January bills
#8

January Financial

Approval of January financial report
#9

Hay Land Bid Awards

Award of hay land leases to highest bidders
#10

Recommendation to pay Helms & Associates invoice #2

Payment of invoice #2 for design services
#11

Recommendation to pay Helms & Associates invoice #6

Payment of invoice #6 for assistance on PCU purchase
#12

Recommendation to pay Helms & Associates invoice #11

Payment of invoice #11 for construction administration services
#13

AIP Proj. #3-46-0001-53-2025/AIP(AIG) #54-2025 Terminal Access Road and Parking Lot Improvements

Recommendations to pay Helms & Associates and Dahme Construction
#14

Recommendation to pay Helms & Associates invoice #26

Payment of invoice #26 for construction administration services
#15

Manager's Report

Report on airline operations, construction projects, and other notes
#16

Other Items

None
#17

Executive Session

Discussion of legal and contractual matters