The meeting was called to order by Mayor Daniel Imdieke on Monday, July 7, 2025 at 5:00 pm. Upon roll call, the following council members were present: James Gartner, Brian Jacob, Randall Meidinger, Wayne Ehley, 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 June 2, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes was made by James Gartner, seconded by Brian Jacob. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
Mara Boone, Moore Engineering, updated the council on the 24-1 Street Project as follows: the paving and concrete work are complete; the alley reconstruction and relaying of millings will take place in August; the scrub seal will likely happen next Spring. Discussion was held on the asphalt compaction results from the core samples.
Council Member Travis Dockter arrived during the discussion.
Ms. Boone said there had been interest expressed in relaying millings on the gravel portion of 1st St. SW. She said the estimated cost to relay the millings is $33,000.00. She said the street project is currently projected to be approximately $230,000.00 under budget for quantities. After discussion, a motion to relay millings on 1st St. SW from Hickory Avenue to Sampson Avenue was made by Brian Jacob, seconded by Eric Schmidt. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
Ms. Boone presented the Contractor’s Application for Payment 2 for work completed from 05/23/25 to 06/27/25. A motion to approve Bituminous Paving, Inc. Pay Application 2 in the amount of $1,136,993.15 was made by Randall Meidinger, seconded by Eric Schmidt. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
Discussion was held on the Transportation Alternatives (TA) Program Grant which was awarded in the amount of $283,255.00 for Linton Phase 1/ADA Ramps. The total estimated cost of the project is $500,000 with the city share of the project costing $216,745.00. Project construction would take place in 2027. After discussion, a motion to accept the grant and move forward with the project was made by Brian Jacob, seconded by Eric Schmidt. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
Vicki Martin addressed the council regarding enforcement of the city ordinances. She said she is interested in applying for the position pertaining to code compliance and enforcement which has been discussed at previous meetings. A meeting will be set up with Ms. Martin to discuss the matter in more detail.
Bevin Heinley addressed the council to express concern over old houses which he feels should have been torn down years ago.
Lillian Dahms addressed the council to share her view point that it is important the city have licensed law enforcement in town.
Daylon Wigart addressed the council regarding a Conex box (storage container) which was recently placed on his property and is in violation of the city ordinance which prohibits Conex boxes in residentially zoned areas. After discussion, a motion allowing Mr. Wigart until the next council meeting to come up with a plan to bring the property into compliance and submit a building permit for approval was made by James Gartner, seconded by Eric Scmidt. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion to approve the Building Permit Applications was made by Wayne Ehley, seconded by Brian Jacob. Motion carried 5-0-1 with James Gartner abstaining. Building Permit Applications: 25-32 Lily Marx-remodel bathroom; 25-33 Nettie Senger-build deck.
A motion to approve Gaming Permit Applications was made by Randall Meidinger, seconded by Travis Dockter. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. Gaming Permit Application: 25-08 American Legion Dan R. Richardson Post #54 – raffle 08/31/2025; 25-09 St. Anthony Catholic Church – raffle & bingo 09/21/25.
A motion to approve Special Event Permits allowing the sale of alcoholic beverages was made by Randall Meidinger, seconded by Travis Dockter. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. Special Event Permits: Happy Hour Bar at the Linton Civic Center for wedding receptions on August 2, 2025; August 16, 2025; August 30, 2025.
A motion to approve Resolution 2025-07-01 Setting the Auditor Bond Limit, was made by James Gartner and seconded by Travis Dockter. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. The bond is from the North Dakota State Bonding Fund in the amount of $1,142,873.00.
A motion to approve the June 2025 Monthly Financial Report was made by Eric Schmidt, seconded by Wayne Ehley. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion to approve the Budget to Actual January-June 2025 was Brian Jacob, seconded by Eric Schmidt. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion to approve the payment of bills was made by Travis Dockter, seconded by Brian Jacob. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. Agtegra Cooperative-weed control chemical $320.25; Arrowmark, LLC-labor $1,777.80; Ameritas-July dental insurance $451.84; Ameritas-Aug dental insurance $451.84; BEK Communications-telephone, internet $330.75; Bituminous Paving, Inc.-24-1 street project $1,136,993.15; Bituminous Paving, Inc.-24-1 street project $612,633.60; City of Bismarck-landfill fees $4,933.16; Cole Paper LLC-Civic Center supplies $60.68; Craig Kitzan-Civic Center maintenance $875.00; Elan Financial Services-cc payment (supplies) $57.20; Emons County Record-publishing $160.34; Fireside Office Solutions-office supplies $93.65; Fireside Office Solutions-office supplies $43.60; Harry L Petrie Library-2025 contribution to library $3,500.00; Herried Concrete-sand & rock $46.00; IRS-payroll taxes $8,279.42; Jack’s Electric & Trenching-library light repair $446.50; John Bek Insurance-fire & tornado insurance $9,052.00; John Bek Insurance-liability insurance $5,851.00; John Bek Insurance-vehicle insurance $5,122.00; John Bek Insurance-equipment insurance $2,909.00; KEM Electric Coop-electricity $162.66; KEM Electric Coop-electricity $124.19; K&H Electric-labor $20,733.00; Linton Auto Parts-parts & supplies $192.22; Luke Mosset Welding-labor $350.00; Magrum Excavating-24-1 street project-repair broken water line $3,500.00; Magrum Excavating-install new curb stop $3,825.00; Maverick Ag-weed control chemical $125.00; Maverick Ag-weed control chemical $125.00; Melissa Gross-Civic Center deposit refund $250.00; MDU-power bill $3,413.36; Moore Engineering-24-1 Street Project $48,581.90; ND PERS-June pension $4,204.38; ND Rural Water System Assoc.-membership $270.00; NDPHIT-employee insurance $6,541.52; ND Health Lab-Chemistry-water testing $183.52; ND Health Lab-Microbiology-water testing $54.00; ND Health Lab-Microbiology-water testing $54.00; ND League of Cities-2026 city dues $1,517.00; ND One Call-locates $31.50; Nodak True Value-supplies $79.99; Nodak True Value-supplies $67.98; Patriot Fuels-unleaded & premium unleaded $409.69; Patriot Fuels-premium unleaded $517.09; Payroll $30,001.88; Sanitation Products-parts $3,210.50; SCWD-water $14,721.20; Twin City Roofing-community center roof leak repair $600.00; USPS-postage utility bills $246.96.
Tyler Gross requested the city purchase a gas monitor for employees to use when entering manholes. The cost of the monitor is approximately $900.00. A motion to approve purchasing the monitor was made by Wayne Ehley, seconded by Brian Jacob. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
Sharon Jangula informed the council the owner of the property located at 404 4th St. NE is interested in purchasing the city-owned lot across the alley from her home and located at 409 3rd St. NE (Parcel 52-0012-00727-000) for the purpose of building a residential garage. Jangula said the council had approved selling the lot in February, but the potential buyer chose not to move forward with the purchase. After discussion, a motion to sell Parcel 52-0012-00727-000 for $1,745.61 plus closing costs was made by Wayne Ehley, seconded by Travis Dockter. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. The price was based on the 14-1 Street Project special assessment on the property.
The next regular City Council meeting will be held on Monday, August 4, 2025 at 5:00 pm.
A motion to adjourn was made by Brian Jacob. Meeting adjourned.
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