The meeting was called to order by Mayor Dan Imdieke on Monday, February 3, 2025 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: City Attorney Joseph Hanson, Public Works Director Tyler Gross, City Administrator/Auditor Sharon Jangula.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
A motion to approve the January 6, 2025 Meeting Minutes was made by Wayne Ehley, seconded by Eric Schmidt. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
Gary Syverson from Team Lab presented treatment options for removing sludge from the city lagoon.
Travis McDonnel addressed the council regarding purchasing a lot along Schley Avenue (Parcel 52-0001-00104-000 W 4′ of Lot 5 & Lot 6, Block 1, Original Town). He said he is interested in purchasing the lot to establish an address for his business. During discussion it was noted that another person is interested in purchasing a lot on NE 3rd St. (Parcel 52-0012-00727-000 Lot 3, Block 5, Seeman’s 2nd Addition) for the purpose of building a home in a few years. After discussion a motion to the sell Parcel 52-0001-00104-000 for $1,885.26 plus closing costs and Parcel 52-0012-00727-000 for $1,745.61 plus closing costs was made by James Gartner, seconded by Brian Jacob. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. The selling price was based on the cost of the 14-1 special assessment for each parcel.
The Engineer’s Report was reviewed. There was discussion on the installation of storm water inlets on Broadway.
A motion to appoint Mark Weber, Dan Weber and Spencer Larson to the Special Assessment Committee was made by Randall Meidinger, seconded by Wayne Ehley. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
The Second 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. Anne Barnhardt, Emmons County Public Health, addressed the council expressing concerns with repealing the existing flavor ban ordinance. After lengthy discussion a motion to approve and adopt 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 Eric Schmidt. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion to approve the Building Permit Applications was made by James Gartner, seconded by Eric Schmidt. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. Building Permit Applications: 25-04 United Methodist Church-install pull-down ladder; 25-05 Terry & Corinna Huber-install windows; 25-07 Craig Weber-bathroom remodel. Permit Application 25-06 Post Office storage container was withdrawn by the applicant.
A motion to approve Gaming Permit 25-02 to American Legion Dan R. Richardson Post #54 for a raffle on 03/31/2025 was made by James Gartner, seconded by Eric Schmidt. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion to approve Property Tax Exemption Applications was made by Randall Meidinger, seconded by Travis Dockter. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. Property Tax Applications: Parcel 52-6-538-0 Childcare Facility 100% Exemption on structure; Parcels 52-20-906-1 and 52-20-906-3 Exemption on $150,000 of True & Full Value for 2 years for construction of new home.
The 2024 Budget to Actual was reviewed. A motion to approve the 2024 Budget to Actual and the 2024 Budget Amendments was made by Brian Jacob, seconded by Travis Dockter. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. The budget amendments included an overall increase in revenues of $149,997.58 and an overall decrease in expenses of $36,247.72. Funds with increased expenses and/or transfers out were as follows: City Sales Tax $42,595.31; City Lodging Tax $36,889.00 City Special Assessment Debt $682.92; Sewer Project $1,505.31; Eighth St. Addition 117,490.13; Garbage $90,882.21; Street Light $17,743.70.
A motion to approve the Financial Statement of Accounts by Funds January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 was made by James Gartner, seconded by Wayne Ehley. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion approve the January 2025 Monthly Financial Report was made by Eric Schmidt, seconded by Travis Dockter. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion to approve the payment of bills was made by Randall Meidinger, seconded by Travis Dockter. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. Ameritas-dental insurance $501.64; Banyon Data Systems-IT support $195.00; Bank of North Dakota-8th St Addition loan payment $45,872.03; City of Bismarck-landfill fees $2,856.87; Core & Main LP-lagoon maintenance $1.573.92; Craig Brindle-labor & materials $1,087.80; ECOLAB-pest control $208.86; Elan Financial Services-credit card payment $244.80; Emmons County Record-publishing & Emmons County Record 1yr subscription $295.88; Fireside Office Solutions-office supplies $101.83; IRS-payroll taxes $5,546.12; Jack’s Electric & Trenching-supplies $319.02; James Waier-credit on account $136.96; K&H Electric-labor 1,965.00; Linton Auto Parts-supplies $103.14; Linton Chamber of Commerce-membership $75.00; Martin Oil-#1 & #2 clear diesel $1,870.94; MDU-power bill $4,343.81; Moore Engineering-2027 sidewalk & ADA improvements-DOT grant application $2,550.00; Moore Engineering-floodplain management study $2,275.00; ND State Tax Commissioner-payroll taxes $133.35; ND PERS-Jan pension $4,204.38; NDPHIT-employee insurance-$6,541.52; ND Rural Water System Assn-water EXPO registration fee $295.00; Patriot Fuels-unleaded $110.52; Petty Cash-reimbursement $45.31; Payroll $23,881.75; Pro Forms-tax forms, envelopes $44.06; RDO Truck Center-labor & materials $2,027.69; SCWD-water $6,533.80; USPS-postage utility postcards $254.24; Verizon Wireless-cellphone bill & iPad plan $70.37.
Garbage rates were reviewed. James Gartner reported the garbage committee was making a recommendation to set the dumpster fee on a yardage only basis and eliminate the backup fee. After discussion, a motion to set the dumpster fee at $4.42 per yard, per pickup and increase the tote fee by $1.00 per month was made by James Gartner, seconded by Wayne Ehley. Unanimous aye vote. The rates will be effective with the February billing.
A motion to approve a Special Event Permit to the Happy Hour Bar allowing the sale of alcoholic beverages at the Linton Civic Center on February 22, 2025 for a Wedding Reception was made by James Gartner, seconded by Brian Jacob. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
Discussion was held on property tax exemptions for daycare facilities. A motion to allow the exemption for qualified daycare facilities upon completion of an application was made by Brian Jacob, seconded by James Gartner. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion to install a camera at the grass pit site was made by Travis Dockter, seconded by Brian Jacob. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
Wayne Ehley reported that a walk-through of the Linton Civic Center (former Our Club/KC Hall) has taken place. The city now owns the property which is located at 120 East Cedar Avenue.
The council was provided copies of the November 13, 2024 LIDC Meeting minutes.
The next regular meeting will be held on Monday, March 3, 2025 at 5:00 pm.
A motion to adjourn was made by James Gartner. Meeting adjourned.
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