The meeting was called to order by Council President Dennis Morris on Monday, June 7, 2021 at 5:00 pm. Upon roll call, the following council members were present: Shelly Hauge, Randall Meidinger, Wayne Ehley, Dennis Morris, Travis Dockter. Absent: Mayor Dan Imdieke, Council Member Jon Ptacek. Also present: City Attorney Joe Hanson; City Administrator Sharon Jangula, Director of Public Works Virgil Hulm,
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
A motion to approve the May 3, 2021 City Council Meeting Minutes was made by Wayne Ehley, second by Randall Meidinger. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
Steve Windish, Ulteig Engineering, updated the council on the construction of Eighth Street Addition. A motion to approve Change Order No. 2 for Eighth Street Addition in the amount of $14,907.00 was made by Randall Meidinger, second by Shelly Hauge. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. The change order was for regrading Lots 2, 3 4 Block 1 and Lots 1,2,3 Block 2.
A motion to approve Pay Estimate 2 to Wagner Construction Inc. for $191,935.15 was made by Shelly Hauge, second by Travis Dockter. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
Jon Ptacek arrived at this time. A motion to approve Building Permits: 21-37 Paul Wolf–cement work (sidewalk); 21-38 Scott & Paige Schmidt–cement work (sidewalk, patio slab); 21-39 Tony Sorrels–cement work (driveway); 21- 40 United Methodist Church–cement work (ADA concrete ramp); 21-41 Bryan & Leslie Tschosik–remodel; 21-42 Jade Schumacher–install fence; 21-43 Mark Heidrich–install approach & apron; 21-44 Robert Williamson–install fence; 21-45 Marvin Vetter–replace sidewalk & widen driveway; 21-46 Ryan Job–build house; 21-47 Tim Dockter–remodel; 21-48 Donald Bender–addition to existing garage; 21-49 Roger & Vickie Martin–install fence; 21-50 Kevin & Glenda Oien–cement work (driveway); 21-51 Myckea Gross–install fence; 21-52 Francis Wald–cement work (camper pad/driveway) was made by Randall Meidinger, second by Wayne Ehley. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion to disapprove Building Permit 21-36 Monica & Jess Wolff – install carport was made by Randall Meidinger, second by Jon Ptacek. Voting aye: Jon Ptacek, Shelly Hauge, Randall Meidinger, Travis Dockter. Voting nay: Wayne Ehley. Motion carried 4-1.
Discussion was held on a variance request from Sheri Scherr to place a fence closer than five feet to the alley property line at 418 7th St. NE. A motion to deny the request was made by Shelly Hauge, second by Wayne Ehley. Motion carried 5-0.
A motion to approve Resolution 2021-06-01 Setting Auditor Bond Limit was made by Wayne Ehley, second by Jon Ptacek. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. The Auditor Bond Coverage by the North Dakota State Bonding Fund is in the amount of $1,397,213.00.
A motion to approve a Resolution Providing for the Sale of Water Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2021 was made by Wayne Ehley, second by Shelly Hauge. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion to approve the May 2021 Financial Statement was made by Randall Meidinger, second by Travis Dockter. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion to approve the payments was made by Jon Ptacek, second by Wayne Ehley. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. Ameritas $549.94; Auto Value Parts Store $23.28; BEK Communications $62.50; BEK Communications $63.87; BCBS $8,559.70; City of Bismarck $3,334.61; Darcy Meidinger $75.00; Dal Zaske $125.00; Emmons County Record $874.81; Emmons County Record 322.60; Emmons Co Sheriff’s Dept $ 3,333.33; Farmers Union Insurance $12,581.00; Ferguson Waterworks $54.84; Fireside Office Solutions $35.25; IRS $4,311.46; Joseph Hanson $955.00; KEM Electric Cooperative $210.54; KEM Electric Cooperative $167.08; Linton Auto Parts $13.58; Magrum Excavating $350.00; Martin Oil Co $1,600.56; MDU $2,500.56; Michael Todd & Co $195.45; Michael Todd & Co $208.76; Nardini Fire Equipment $188.10; ND One Call $11.40; ND Rural Water System Assn $255.00; ND Health Lab-Microbiology $32.00; ND Health Lab-Microbiology $32.00; ND PERS $4,721.59; Nodak True Value $90.91; Patriot Fuels $264.72; Patriot Fuels $280.61; Payroll $24,983.10; R&K Equipment Inc $357.62; Ulteig Engineers Inc $15,558.94; Rough Rider Industries $54.45; Petty Cash Reimbursement $57.65; South Central Regional Water $6,890.00; Ulteig Engineers Inc $48,424.70; USPS $198.00; USPS $92.00; Verizon Wireless $24.95; Wagner Construction, Inc $191,935.15; Wangler’s Tree Service $171.00.
Discussion was held on grant money that may be used to make repairs to the community center to meet ADA compliance requirements. Sharon Jangula will seek quotes for the repairs.
The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at 5:00 pm.
A motion to adjourn was made by Shelly Hauge. Meeting adjourned.
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