CITY OF LINTON
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
APPROVED MINUTES
January 6, 2025
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Dan Imdieke on Monday, January 6, 2025 at 5:00 pm. Upon roll call, the following council members were present: James Gartner, Brian Jacob, Randall Meidinger, Wayne Ehley, Eric Schmidt. Absent: Travis Dockter. Also Present: Public Works Director Tyler Gross, City Administrator/Auditor Sharon Jangula.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
A motion to approve the December 2, 2024 Meeting Minutes and the December 30, 2024 Special Meeting Minutes was made by Brian Jacob, seconded by Eric Schmidt. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
Brady Weber addressed the council regarding “My Town Series”. He said it is a documentary series about why people choose to live in their rural town. He said Season 1 of the “My Town Series” is on You Tube. He informed the council that Linton will be featured in an episode of Season 2 and filming for the episode will take place this summer.
Darren Tveito addressed the council regarding stormwater drainage on the west side of South Broadway. He said in heavy rain events, water gets into their building (Linton Fitness & Tanning) and other buildings along that side of the block. He asked if it was possible to install an inlet in the middle of the block to help take away the water faster. After discussion, it was noted the city will look into the installation of an additional inlet.
AJ Tuck, Moore Engineering, presented the Engineer’s Report.
A motion to approve Moore Engineering Inc. Letter Agreement Amendment No. 2 – Construction Engineering dated December 2, 2024 was made by Randall Meidinger, seconded by Eric Schmidt. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion to approve and sign Construction Contracts contingent upon approval by Attorney Joseph Hanson was made by James Gartner, seconded by Wayne Ehley. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion to approve the Building Permit Applications was made by Brian Jacob, seconded by Wayne Ehley. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. Building Permit Applications: 25-01 Jonathan Maturan-house remodel; 25-02 Lori Bechtold-finish basement; 25-03 Lorrie Hausherr-install metal roof.
A motion to approve Gaming Permit 25-01 to American Legion Dan R. Richardson Post #54 for a raffle on 02/28/2025 was made by James Gartner, seconded by Eric Schmidt. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion approve the November 2024 Monthly Financial Report was made by Wayne Ehley, seconded by Brian Jacob. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion to approve the payment of bills was made by Wayne Ehley, seconded by James Gartner. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. Adventure Divers-lagoon repairs $2,040.00; Ameritas-dental insurance $501.64; Auto Value Parts Stores-parts $61.96; BEK Communications-telephone bill, internet services, BEK digital tv $445.65; City of Bismarck-landfill fees $3,330.80; Elan Financial Services-credit card payment $174.39; Emmons County Record-publishing $139.84; Emmons Co Sheriff’s Dept.-policing $3,333.33; Emmons Co Treasurer-14-1 street project city property special assessments $10,529.10; ESRI-ArcGis annual subscription $700.00; Fireside Office Solutions-office supplies, Yr 2025 copier service & supplies $900.94; IRS-payroll taxes $6,638.50; Jack’s Electric & Trenching-labor, parts $339.71; John Beck Insurance-vehicle insurance $923.00; Joseph Hanson-legal fees $320.00; KEM Electric-power bill $180.48; KEM Electric-power bill $239.43; K&H Electric-lagoon repairs $8,730.00; Levi Bernhardt-grass disposal $1,668.00; Linton Auto Parts-supplies $564.30; Luke Mosset Welding-labor $2,186.00; Martin Oil- #2 clear diesel $1,561.70; MDU-power bill $3,636.11; Michelle Schumacher-refund deposit $25.00; ND Dept of Chemistry-water testing $183.52; ND League of Cities-random drug & alcohol testing program $210.00; ND Dept of Microbiology-water testing $50.00; ND Dept of Microbiology-water testing $50.00; ND PERS- Dec pension $4,042.25; NDPHIT-employee insurance-$6,541.52; Nodak True Value-supplies $67.47; Nodak True Value-supplies $125.95; Patriot Fuels-unleaded $176.35; Payroll $31,678.23; Riteway Business Forms-laser checks $201.62; Rough Rider Industries-dumpsters $11,757.00; Robin Kimble-credit on account $100.77; Sanitation Products Inc-parts $124.25; Sayler Implement-labor & materials $436.96; SCWD-water $6,448.00; USPS-postage utility postcards $249.76; Verizon Wireless-cellphone bill & iPad plan $70.37.
The First Reading of Ordinance No. 2025-01-01 to Repeal Ordinance No. 20-1-1 Regarding the Sale of Flavored Tobacco and E-Liquid was held. Addressing the council and expressing opposition to repeal the existing flavor ban ordinance was Lisa Edholm-Moch, Emmons County Public Health and Alice Schatz, Physicians Assistant. Addressing the council to express support to repeal the existing flavor ban ordinance was Scott Huckstorf, Patriot Fuels.
After discussion and comments, a motion to approve the First Reading of Ordinance No. 2025-01-01 to Repeal Ordinance No. 20-1-1 Regarding the Sale of Flavored Tobacco and E-Liquid was made by Wayne Ehley, seconded by Randall Medinger. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion to approve an On-Sale Beer and Liquor License to Kim Kelsch DBA Phat Shack was made by Wayne Ehley, seconded by James Gartner. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
The next regular meeting will be held on Monday, February 3, 2025 at 5:00 pm.
A motion to adjourn was made by Brian Jacob. Meeting adjourned.
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