The meeting was called to order by Mayor Dan Imdieke on Monday, May 3, 2021 at 5:00 pm. Upon roll call, the following council members were present: Jon Ptacek, Randall Meidinger, Travis Dockter. Wayne Ehley, Dennis Morris. Absent: Shelly Hauge. Also present: City Administrator Sharon Jangula, Director of Public Works Virgil Hulm, Deputy Auditor Joy Bosch.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Robert Black, Linton Hospital Administrator addressed the council regarding Building Permit 21-30 to install a Conex storage container on the north side of the ambulance garage. He requested a variance to the ordinance which prohibits storage containers in residentially zoned areas. He said the storage container will be used to store COVID-19 supplies and personal protective equipment. During discussion it was noted the storage container is only temporary and a permanent solution for storage of the items is being considered. A motion to approve the building permit and grant the variance for eighteen months was made by Randall Meidinger, second by Dennis Morris. Voting aye: Jon Ptacek, Randall Meidinger, Travis Dockter, Dennis Morris. Motion carried 4-0-1. Wayne Ehley abstained from voting as he is an employee of the hospital.
AJ Tuck, Ulteig Engineering, updated the council regarding the Eighth Street Addition project. A motion to approve Pay Estimate 1 to Wagner Construction Inc. for $241,862.40 was made by Jon Ptacek, second by Randall Meidinger. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A public hearing was held on a proposal that the City issue revenue bonds under the Municipal Industrial Development Act (MIDA) to help refinance the debt for the construction of the school in Bismarck owned and operated by Light of Christ Catholic Schools of Excellence, a North Dakota nonprofit. Scott Wegner, representing the nonprofit as bond counsel, said the amount of the bonds will not exceed $5,500,000 and the nonprofit will pay the City a fee of $4,225.00 for issuance of the bonds. He said the City will incur no expense to issue the bonds, nor will the City be liable for future payment of the bonds. Mayor Imdieke asked for comments from the public. There were no written or verbal comments from the public and Mayor Imdieke called for a close to the public hearing. A motion to approve a resolution for the issuance of the bonds was made by Randall Meidinger, second by Wayne Ehley. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion to approve the April 5, 2021 City Council Meeting Minutes and the April 6, 2021 City Council Tax Equalization Meeting Minutes was made by Dennis Morris, second by Travis Dockter. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
Discussion was held on refinancing the USDA loans for the water and sewer projects. The council reviewed preliminary documentation from Mike Manstrom, Colliers Securities, LLC. The documents showed the City could lower interest rates and reduce the annual payments and years remaining to pay on the loans. The council tabled taking action until further documentation is received.
A motion to approve Temporary Liquor License Transfer Permits to the Country Climate on Friday, June 18, 2021 for the Nokota Horse Conservancy Street Dance and to the Green Lantern on Monday, May 31, 2021 for the American Legion Memorial Day event at the American Legion Auditorium was made by Jon Ptacek, second by Wayne Ehley. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion to approve Gaming Permit #21-04 Saint Anthony Catholic Church for a raffle & bingo on 9/19/2021 was made by Wayne Ehley, second by Travis Dockter. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion to approve Building Permits: 21-28 Peace Lutheran Parsonage–remodel bathroom; 21-29 Troy & Shari Scherr–install fence; 21-31 Robert Job–remodel; 21-32 Linton Park Board–new picnic shelter; 21-33 Ryan Job–storage building; 21-35 Sarah Ohlhauser–build fence contingent on the City receiving a signed consent form from the south side neighbor was made by Wayne Ehley, second by Travis Dockter. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion to approve Building Permit 21-34 Jon Ptacek–cement work (driveway) was made by Wayne Ehley, second by Travis Dockter. Voting aye: Randall Meidinger, Dennis Morris, Wayne Ehley, Travis Dockter. Motion carried 4-0-1. Jon Ptacek abstained from voting.
A motion to approve the April 2021 Financial Statement was made by Jon Ptacek, second by Randall Meidinger. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion to approve the payments was made by Wayne Ehley, second by Dennis Morris. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. Ameritas $549.94; Auto Value Parts Store $155.85; BCBS $8,559.70; Lee Ann Brandner $150.00; Cardmember Service $333.60; City of Bismarck $1,834.60; ECOLAB $187.65; Emmons County $807.00; Emmons Co Sheriff’s Dept $ 3,333.33; Fireside Office Solutions $28.50; Fireside Office Solutions $74.37; IRS $5,181.34; Jack’s Electric & Trenching $143.14; Joseph Hanson $617.50; KEM Electric Cooperative $224.99; LIDC $50.00; Mann Signs, Inc $24,948.50; Brandon Sehn $3,422.40; Martin Oil Co $1,117.96; Mary Tschosik $150.00; Mike Paul $25.00; MDU $2,743.55; Nardini Fire Equipment $332.50; ND Dept of Transportation $4,717.25; ND Guaranty & Title Co $1,435.00; ND Health Lab-Microbiology $32.00; ND PERS $3,147.71; Nodak True Value $6.57; Patriot Fuels $239.73; Payroll $18,281.03; Roll-On Tire Center $115.00; South Central Regional Water $5,592.50; Tamie Bernhardt $25.00; Twin City Roofing $546.00; USDA Rural Development $76,753.00; USPS $199.80; Verizon Wireless $24.95.
A motion to approve the Department of Transportation Right-of-Way Use Agreement Contract #70210339 for the City to erect and maintain a “Welcome to Linton” sign was made by Travis Dockter, second by Jon Ptacek. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
Sharon Jangula informed the council that Dennis Weber requested a variance allowing their son to park a camper in their back yard for 30 days during the month of July 2021. After discussion, a motion was made by Randall Meidinger, second by Travis Dockter to grant the variance. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
Sharon Jangula informed the council that a request was made by Francis Wald to use a city-owned vacant lot located across the street from his residence on 7th St. NE as a temporary place to park his camper until a cement pad is built next to his garage. Mr. Wald will maintain the lot including mowing. A motion to allow Francis Wald to park his camper on the lot until September 1, 2021 was made by Wayne Ehley, second by Jon Ptacek. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
Discussion was held on the development of a park in the Eighth Street Addition. A motion to approve transferring $22,000.00 from the City Lodging Tax fund to the Eighth Street Addition fund was made by Jon Ptacek, second by Randall Meidinger. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
The next regular meeting will be held on Monday, June 7, 2021 at 5:00 pm.
A motion to adjourn was made by Jon Ptacek. Meeting adjourned.
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