Schel-lGabeBISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – Bismarck has named a new city engineer for the first time in almost a quarter century.

Valley City native Gabe Schell has spent the past decade working for the KLJ engineering firm. He begins his city duties on May 2, replacing the retiring Mel Bullinger.

Bullinger is wrapping up a 35-year career with the city, including 23 years as its engineer.

Schell will be paid $121,000 annually.