The meeting was called to order by Mayor Dan Imdieke on Monday, December 2, 2024 at 5:00 pm. Upon roll call, the following council members were present: James Gartner, Brian Jacob, Randall Meidinger, Wayne Ehley, Travis Dockter, Eric Schmidt. Also Present: Public Works Director Tyler Gross, City Administrator/Auditor Sharon Jangula.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
A motion to approve the November 4, 2024 Meeting Minutes was made by James Gartner, seconded by Travis Dockter. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
Scott Huckstorf of Patriot Fuels addressed the council regarding the city’s ordinance pertaining to the sale of flavored tobacco and e-liquid products. He said many products have changed since the ordinance went into effect and there seems to be a gray area if certain products such as nicotine pouches are included in the ban of flavored tobacco products sales. He also said approximately half of the stores sales are tobacco products.
During discussion of the ordinance, it was noted since the city ordinance went into effect, the legal age limit to purchase the products has increased from eighteen to twenty-one. After further discussion on the issue, a motion to start the process of repealing Ordinance No. 20-1-1 an Ordinance Creating Regulations for the Sale of Flavored Tabacco and E-Liquid, and Providing Penalties for the Violation Thereof was made by Wayne Ehley, seconded by Eric Schmidt. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
Aiden Kelly, Moore Engineering, addressed the council regarding the 24-1 Street Project. He said four bids were submitted for the construction portion of the project with the low bid being Bituminous Paving, Inc. He said Moore Engineering’s recommendation is to award the Base Bid with Alternate 2-Scrub Seal to Bituminous Paving, Inc for a total construction amount of $3,207,800.00. After discussion a motion to award the bid as recommended by the engineer was made by Travis Dockter, seconded by Eric Schmit. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion to authorize the Mayor and Auditor to execute contract documents for the 24-1 Street Project was made by Wayne Ehley, seconded by Brian Jacob. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
Mr. Kelly explained Moore Engineering Letter Agreement Amendment #2 – Construction Engineering. A motion to accept the Letter Agreement Amendment #2 was made by Randall Meidinger, seconded by Travis Dockter. Aye Votes: Randall Meidinger, Travis Dockter. Nay Votes: James Gartner, Brian Jacob, Wayne Ehley, Eric Schmidt. Motion denied. Attorney Hanson will be asked to review the agreement prior to approval.
Sharon Jangula reported one bid was submitted for the purchase of Lot 1, Block 5, Horner’s 5th Addition in the amount of $1.00. After discussion, a motion to accept the bid and sell the lot with the stipulation a house structure be built on the property within three years from date of sale or the property reverts back to the city was made by Brian Jacob, seconded by James Gartner. Voting Aye: James Gartner, Brian Jacob, Randall Meidinger, Eric Schmidt. Voting Nay: Wayne Ehley, Travis Dockter. Motion Carried
A motion to approve Gaming Permit Applications 24-11 to Linton Public School for bingo from 12/5/24 to 2/20/25 and 24-12 to American Legion Dan R. Richardson Post #54 for a raffle on 1/31/25 was made by James Gartner, seconded by Brian Jacob. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion approve the November 2024 Monthly Financial Report was made James Gartner, seconded by Wayne Ehley. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion to approve the payment of bills was made by Eric Schmidt, seconded by Travis Dockter. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. Ameritas-dental insurance $501.64; Arntson Stewart Wegner PC-legal fees $5,041.90; Banyon Data Systems-software & IT support $1,680.00; BEK Communications-telephone bill $58.04; Butler Machinery Co.-parts $66.36; City of Bismarck-landfill fees $3,681.15; Elan Financial Services-credit card payment $1,151.51; Emmons County Record-publishing $223.92; Emmons Co Sheriff’s Dept.-policing $3,333.33; Fireside Office Solutions-office supplies $79.80; Ferguson Waterworks-parts $392.47; Global Industrial-trash cans $5,700.00; IState Truck Center-labor & materials $690.29; IRS-payroll taxes $5,137.56; Jack’s Electric & Trenching-labor& materials $88.00; Janel C Frank-legal fees $490.00; J.P. Cooke Co.-pet tags $117.94; KEM Electric-power bill $138.40; Linton Auto Parts-supplies $,1,143.54; Linton Lions Club-community calendar telephone listing $50.00; Martin Oil-diesel $1,635.30; Moore Engineering- 8,960.00; Moore Engineering-floodplain management study $7,962.50; MDU-power bill $2,530.67; ND Dept of Microbiology-water testing $75.00; ND One Call-utility locates $10.50; ND PERS-Oct pension $4,042.25; NDPHIT-employee insurance-$8,977.90; Patriot Fuels-unleaded, premium unleaded $179.90; Petty Cash Reimbursements $82.58; Payroll $21,637.12; RDO Equipment Co.-labor & materials $522.90; Sayler Implement-oil $15.82; Sayler Implement-labor, materials $1,976.09; SCWD-water $9,022.00; USPS- postage utility postcards $250.32; Verizon Wireless-cellphone bill & iPad plan $70.37.
A motion to use ARPA funds to pay for the Floodplain Management Feasibility Study was made by James Gartner, seconded by Brian Jacob. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
The council was provided the LIDC October 22, 2024 Meeting Minutes, the LIDC Balance Sheet as of October 31, 2024.
The next regular meeting will be held on Monday, January 6, 2025 at 5:00 pm.
A motion to adjourn was made by James Gartner. Meeting adjourned.
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