APPROVED OCTOBER 4, 2021 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Daniel Imdieke on Monday, October 4, 2021 at 5:00 pm. Upon roll call, the following council members were present: Jon Ptacek, Shelly Hauge, Randall Meidinger, Wayne Ehley, Dennis Morris, Travis Dockter. 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 September 7, 2021 City Council Meeting Minutes was made by Shelly Hauge, second by Wayne Ehley. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.

Sharon Jangula informed the council that AMKO Advisors is seeking refunding bond bids to refinance the USDA water and sewer main loans. A meeting will be scheduled with AMKO Advisors to review the bids.

A motion to approve Gaming Permit Applications 21-06 Post Prom/Grad Finale Committee for a 50/50 raffle, from Sep 14, 2021 to May 30, 2022 and 21-07 Voices for Lake Oahe for a raffle on May 7, 2022 was made by Wayne Ehley, second by Jon Ptacek. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.

A motion to approve an Application for a Temporary Liquor License Transfer for the Green Lantern to the McCrory Parking Lot for the Chamber of Commerce Chili Cook-Off on October 9, 2021 was made by Randall Meidinger, second by Travis Dockter. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.

A motion to approve Building Permit Applications 21-67 John Kramer-repair walls, replace carpet; 21-68 Kristy Llerenas-install fence; 21-70 Lacey Twardoski-install fence; 21-71 Tyler Gross-tin roof was made by Wayne Ehley, second by Jon Ptacek. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.

A motion to approve the September 2021 Financial Statements was made by Shelly Hauge, second by Travis Dockter. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.

A motion to approve the payments was made by Jon Ptacek, second by Shelly Hauge. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. Auto Value Parts Store $203.47; Banyon Data Systems $2,055.00; Brenda Andrieu $75.00; Cardmember Service $564.10; Circle H Lumber $128.50; City of Bismarck $3,492.73; Emmons Co Sheriff’s Dept. $3,333.33; Fireside Office Solutions $87.61; IRS $4,191.84; Jack’s Electric & Trenching $55.00; Joseph Hanson $622.50; Linton Auto Parts $449.99; Linton Lions Club $50.00; Martin Oil $1,174.50; MDU $2,548.11; Midwest Powerlines Const LLC $500.00;; ND Health-Chemistry $251.58; ND League of Cities $295.00; ND One Call $8.60; ND PERS $3,147.71; Northern Veterinary Service $105.00; Payroll $16,269.66; Petty Cash $46.29; Prairie Winds Construction $1,750.00; Radisson Hotel Bismarck $86.40; RJ Sales & Service $148.55; Roll-On Tire Center $4,495.00; Sanitation Products Inc $678.80; South Central Regional Water $18,045.00; Ulteig Engineers Inc $33,136.82; USPS $218.80; USPS $265.00; Verizon Wireless $24.89: Wagner Construction Inc $49,943.40; Wells Fargo Corp Trust Service $11,986.25.

A Public Hearing was held regarding the 2022 City Budget. There were no written or oral comments from the public.

A motion was made by Randall Meidinger, second by Wayne Ehley to approve and adopt the 2022 Annual Budget and the following tax levies: General-$175,000; Emergency-$6,385; Cemetery-$5,110; JDA-$6,500; Airport-$10,240; Library-$10,240. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.

Discussion was held on the sidewalk variance request from Troy & Shari Scherr which had been tabled at the September 8, 2020 meeting. After discussion, a motion was made by Randall Meidinger, second by Wayne Ehley to grant the variance with the stipulation that a sidewalk must be built if the property owner to the north builds a sidewalk in the future. Voting aye: Randall Meidinger, Wayne Ehley. Voting nay: Jon Ptacek, Shelly Hauge, Dennis Morris, Travis Dockter. Motion failed 4-2.

Randall Meidinger asked the council to reconsider the sidewalk variance request from Scott Schmidt which was denied at the October 4, 2021 City Council meeting. After discussion, a motion to grant the request allowing removal of the sidewalk with the stipulation that a sidewalk must be built on the property if any of the adjoining properties are developed in the future. Voting aye: Shelly Hauge, Randall Meidinger. Wayne Ehley, Travis Dockter. Voting nay: Jon Ptacek, Dennis Morris. Motion carried 4-2.

Discussion was held on a sub-standard building on Main Street located at 111 Broadway Street South.

The next regular meeting will be held on November 1, 2021 at 5:00 pm.

A motion to adjourn was made by Shelly Hauge. Meeting adjourned.