The meeting was called to order by Mayor Derrick Walker on Monday, August 6, 2018 at 5:00 pm. Upon roll call, the following council members were present: Jon Ptacek, Shelly Hauge, Randy Meidinger, Dan Imdieke, Dennis Morris, Linda Schumacher-Kelsch. Also present: Attorney Joe Hanson, City Foreman Bob Job, City Administrator Sharon Jangula, City Deputy Auditor Joy Bosch, Sheriff Gary Sanders.
Visitors: Duane Baer, Dave Beastrom, Don Bender, Jason & Deborah Blaze, Mindy Coffman, Mark & Fran Heidrich, Brian Hulm, Larry Humann, Rory Humann, Melvin Jahner, Wes Jahner, Melvin Loebs, Ralph Mattheis, Edwin Nagel, Sarah Ohlhauser, Lee Prince Jr., Daryl Rohrick, Melissa Wolf-Tveito.
A motion was made by Dan Imdieke and seconded by Shelly Hauge to approve the July 2, 2018 Meeting Minutes. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
Discussion was held on the request from Steve and Jill Bosch to purchase city-owned parcel 52-19-79. A motion was made by Randy Meidinger and seconded by Linda Schumacher-Kelsch to table the request until the next meeting. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
Discussion was held on the request from Brian & Christine Hulm to purchase city-owned parcel 52-5-171 which is located next to their residence. After discussion, a motion was made by Randy Meidinger and seconded by Dan Imdieke to put the parcel up for sale on bids with the minimum bid price being the original special assessment to the property for the recent street project and bids due by 4:00 pm on August 30, 2018. Motion carried 5-1. Dennis Morris voted nay. Requests for bids will be published in the Emmons County Record with a minimum bid price of $2,443.85.
Sarah Ohlhauser addressed the Council to express concerns over zoning and ordinance violations and what would appear to be inconsistencies in enforcement by the City.
Dave Beastrom addressed the Council in regards to flood control on the west side of town (Original Town). He expressed concern that the City is not working on an overall mitigation plan for flood control. Mr. Beastrom was informed that the Section 22 Study conducted by the State Water Commission and Corps of Engineers is near completion. The completed study should help give the City some direction in moving forward with a flood mitigation plan.
Donald Bender and Deborah Blaze also addressed the Council in regards to clean-up notices, the process for notice of violations and other concerns.
Larry Humann questioned why the City is mowing property owned by the LIDC. Administrator Jangula explained the lots are mowed in exchange for use of LIDC property for snow storage and as needed for other things.
A motion was made by Randy Meidinger and seconded by Dennis Morris to approve the following building permits as presented: #18-36 Jessica Schlosser-install fence; #18-37 Duane Baer-repair sidewalk; #18-38 Gary Hulm- build 24′x18′ storage shed; #18-39 Lee & Erin Prince (Prince Family Vineyard)-set up wooden grain bin to cover irrigation well house; #18-40 Jason Rossow-build 38′x28′ detached garage; #18-41 Lawrence & Eileen Malsom-remodel bathroom; #18-42 Kenny Schneider-replace roof; #18-43 Timothy Lawler-replace roof; #18-44 Ron Jangula-remodel house and build attached garage; #18-45 David & Kayla Crawford-remodel house and build deck; #18-46 Randy Reinbold-replace roof; #18-47 Grace & Derrick Walker-re-deck wood porch. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
Discussion was held on the proposed preliminary budget. The proposed budget included an increase in the general fund tax levy from $127,425 to $164,500; a 3% wage increase; a 15 cent per 1,000 gallons water rate increase and a $5.50 monthly sewer rate increase. A motion was made by Randy Meidinger to approve the 2019 Preliminary Budget without a tax levy increase to the general fund and no sewer rate increase. The motion died for lack of a second.
After further discussion, a motion was made by Shelly Hauge and seconded by Dan Imdieke to approve the 2019 Preliminary Budget as presented excluding the $5.50 increase on the monthly sewer rate. Motion carried 5-1. Randy Meidinger voted nay.
A motion was made by Linda Schumacher-Kelsch and seconded by Dennis Morris to approve the applications local permit: #18-09 American Legion – raffle, 8/7/18 – 8/31/18; #18-10 American Legion – raffle, 9/1/18 – 9/30/18. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion was made by Dan Imdieke and seconded by Linda Schumacher-Kelsch to approve an Outdoor Advertising Permit & Alteration Application from the Linton Ministerial Association. Motion carried 5-1. Dennis Morris voted nay. The sign will replace a 4′ x 8′ sign with an 8′ x 20′ sign. It was noted that DOT will need to approve placement of the sign.
A motion was made by Dan Imdieke and seconded by Linda Schumacher-Kelsch to approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 18-07-01 Adding Regulations for Dogs and Cats and Providing Penalties for Violations Thereof. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion was made by Dennis Morris and seconded by Jon Ptacek to approve the first reading of Ordinance 18-08-01, Creating Regulations for Fences, and Providing Penalties for the Violation Thereof. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion was made by Dan Imdieke and seconded by Jon Ptacek to approve the first reading of Ordinance 18-08-02, Regulating the Use of Heavy Vehicles and Equipment and Providing Penalties for the Violation Thereof. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion was made by Randy Meidinger and seconded by Shelly Hauge to approve the first reading of Amended Ordinance 79-3, Pertaining to the Sewer and Water Lines. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion was made by Shelly Hauge and seconded by Linda Schumacher-Kelsch to approve the July 2018 Monthly Financial Report. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion was made by Shelly Hauge and seconded by Dan Imdieke to approve the following payments. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. Auto Value $28.58; Bank of North Dakota $12,550.00; Bank of North Dakota $38,910.00; BEK Communications $62.05; BEK Communications $61.77; BCBS $487.10; Cardmember Service $431.23; Kelli Burgad $150.00; City of Bismarck $367.65; Dockter’s Welding & Machine $622.10; ECOLAB $187.65; Emmons County Record $334.74; Emmons County Register of Deed $20.00; Emmons County Sheriffs Dept $4,797.24; Erin Prince $160.00; Fireside Office Solutions $494.35; Herreid Concrete $157.50; IRS $7,447.69; Jim Horner $20.00; Jill Bosch $150.00; Joseph Hanson $2,175.00; Heather Dover $175.00; KEM Electric $142.84; KEM Electric $124.52; K & H Electric $1,200.00; Kimberly Heitz $160.00; Linton Hardware Center 40.01; MDU $3,238.79; Montana-Dakota Utilities Co $66.94; ND DOH Chemistry Div. $129.47; ND DOH Microbiology Div. $32.00; ND Insurance Dept $3,017.03; ND One Call $ 7.80; ND One Call 6.40; ND League of Cities $25.00; ND PERS $3,359.28; ND PERS $5,318.22; Payroll $22,946.67; Nodak True Value $189.96; Nodak True Value 39.22; Patriot Fuels $474.29; Pfeifle on 83 $143.00; Riteway Business Forms $535.40; Sayler Implement $370.50; Shelly Morton $140.00; Sayler Implement $349.48; South Central Regional Water $14,008.80; USPS $54.00;Verizon Wireless $99.49;Waste Management $1,537.53; Waste Management $1,412.41; Waste Management $1,831.01.
Mayor Walker informed the council that 11 ordinance violation notices were to be sent out when he took over as Mayor, and 49 additional notices were sent out as the result of proactive inspections. The proactive inspections were done to ensure that all citizens were treated fairly in regards to ordinance violations. He also informed the council that many voluntary compliances took place. However, there are some properties which have not been brought into compliance and the City can act to bring the properties into compliance by removing junk, rubbish, dead trees and inoperable vehicles. He asked the Council if the City should move forward with the process of bringing the properties into compliance. There was general consensus from Council Members to move forward with the process.
The next work group meeting to update city ordinances will be held on Thursday, August 16th at 6:00 pm. Jon Ptacek and Linda Schumacher-Kelsch will be in the work group for this meeting.
The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at 5:00 pm.
A motion was made by Dan Imdieke and seconded by Shelly Hauge to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned.
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