The meeting was called to order by Mayor Tim Volk on Monday, May 7, 2018 at 5:00 pm. Upon roll call, the following council members were present: James Gartner, 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.
Visitors: Clarence Herz, Rory Humann, John Mallum, Daryl Rohrick, Irene Rohrich, Aaron Stuckle
A motion to approve Gaming Site Authorizations for the Linton Lions Club at the Green Lantern, Happy Hour and Country Climate was made by Randy Meidinger and seconded by James Gartner. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
Discussion was held on a request from Clarence Herz to purchase parcels 52-1-10 and 52-1-11, city-owned property located in the floodway. It was noted that Mr. Herz is aware of the floodway restrictions which prohibit fill, new construction and other development on the property. After discussion, a motion to sell the property for $1,000.00 was made by Dennis Morris and seconded by Dan Imdieke. Voting aye: Dennis Morris, Randy Meidinger. Voting nay: James Gartner, Shelly Hauge, Dan Imdieke, Linda Schumacher-Kelsch. Motion defeated 2-4. After further discussion, a motion to sell each parcel for $1.00 was made by James Gartner and seconded by Shelly Hauge. Voting aye: James Gartner, Shelly Hauge, Dan Imdieke, Linda Schumacher-Kelsch. Voting nay: Randy Meidinger, Dennis Morris. Motion carried 4-2.
Sharon Jangula informed the Council that an inquiry had been made into purchasing parcel 52-3-151 which is located at the intersection of Hickory Ave and 6th St. SW. The property would be used for new home construction. After discussion, a motion to sell the property for $1.00 was made by James Gartner, seconded by Dennis Morris. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. Stipulations and incentives set forth in previous sales of lots to be used for new home construction will apply.
A motion to approve an Application for Gaming Permit #18-07 to St. Anthony Church for a raffle was made by Dan Imdieke and seconded by Linda Schumacher-Kelsch. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion to approve Building Permit Applications: #18-9 Todd Mulske Jr., new wood fence; #18-11 Peace Lutheran Parsonage, remodel kitchen; #18-12 Tyler & Alison Jacob, remodel house and build attached garage; #18-13 Keith Petrick, replace steps; #18-14 Michael & Lillian Kunz, driveway addition; #18-15 Bryan Tschosik, build detached garage; #18-16 Samantha Klein, reshingle roof; time extension of permit #17-04 Brad Biffert, 4-stall garage was made by Dan Imdieke and seconded by Dennis Morris. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion to approve Building Permit Application #18-10 to Troy & Shari Scherr for new home construction and to grant a variance to Ordinance 7.0106 (3) allowing the building and its accessories to occupy more than twenty-six percent of an inside lot was made by Randy Meidinger and seconded by James Gartner. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion to approve the Applications for a Transfer of Temporary Liquor License from the Green Lantern to the American Legion Auditorium for the American Legion Memorial Day event on Monday, May 28, 2018 and from the Happy Hour Lounge for a Beer Booth on Main Street for the Linton Chamber of Commerce Dairy & Ag Day Street Dance on Friday, June 1, 2018 was made by James Gartner and seconded by Linda Schumacher-Kelsch. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion to approve the Second Reading of Ordinance 2017-09-01 approving the annexation of Lot F was made by Dan Imdieke and seconded by Linda Schumacher-Kelsch. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion to approve the April 2, 2018 Regular Meeting Minutes and the April 4, 2018 Tax Equalization Meeting Minutes was made by Shelly Hauge and seconded by Dennis Morris. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion to approve the April 2018 Monthly Financial Report was made by Dennis Morris and seconded by Dan Imdieke. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion to approve payments to: Ardy Biel $150.00; Michael Abdel-Karim $30.16; Arntson, Stewart, Wegner PC $3,596.90; Auto Value Parts Stores $7.98; Bailey Kelsch $150.00; BEK Communications $61.03; BEK Communications $60.06; BCBS $487.10; Cash $12.74; ECOLAB $187.65; Electric Pump $1,607.89; Emmons County $207.88; Emmons County Record $44.70; Emmons County Sheriffs Dept $4,797.24; Farmers Union Insurance $13,954.00; Ferguson Waterworks $1,177.72; Fireside Office Solutions $575.75; Gas Plus $216.34; Gerald Schatz $300.00; IRS $4,633.33; Jack’s Electric & Trenching $1,319.72; Jack’s Electric & Trenching $45.00; Joseph Hanson $645.00; Joseph Hanson $752.50; KEM Electric Cooperative $294.74; KEM Electric Cooperative $369.98; LIDC $50.00; Linton Hardware Center $373.78; Linton Hardware Center $7.99; Linton Plumbing $360.00; Martin Oil $2,858.52; Midwest Doors Inc $2,060.75; MDU $3,908.42; Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. $40.50; ND Health Lab-Microbiology $32.00; ND Health Lab-Microbiology $32.00; ND One Call Inc $4.35; ND PERS $2,605.32; ND PERS $5,318.22; NODAK True Value $440.00; NODAK True Value $200.41; Payroll $16,581.93; RJ Sales & Service $125.30; Sanitation Products Inc $2,523.53; South Central Regional Water District $6,232.80; Starion Bond Services $900.00; USPS $235.90; Verizon Wireless $65.32; Waste Management $1,159.02; Waste Management $2,661.45 was made by Randy Meidinger and seconded by Shelly Hauge. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
Sharon Jangula reported that the City of Linton on behalf of Emmons County was designated as an Opportunity Zone by Governor Burgum. She also reported that Lt. Governor Brent Sanford spoke on the Main Street Initiative and facilitated a roundtable community discussion at the LIDC annual meeting.
Bob Job reported that the Spring city-wide cleanup will be on Tuesday, May 8th and Wednesday, May 9th. He informed the council that 3 of the high-pressure sodium street lights on Main Street have been changed to LED fixtures. He received a quote of $8,600 to switch the remaining street lights to LED in the business district. He also received a quote of $4,500 to paint the metal street light poles. The council took no action on the proposals.
Mayor Volk reported that he had met with the County Commission to discuss the policing contract for 2019. The current annual contract is $57,566.82. The County Commissioners approved a reduction of $10,000 for the 2019 contract. After discussion, a motion to approve the proposed 2019 Police Services Contract with the Emmons County Sheriff’s Department in the amount $47,566.82 was made by Shelly Hauge and seconded by Dennis Morris. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
The next regular meeting will be held on Monday, June 4, 2018 at 5:00 pm at City Hall.
A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Dan Imdieke and seconded by Shelly Hauge. Meeting adjourned.
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