CITY OF LINTON
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
APPROVED MINUTES
August 4, 2025
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Daniel Imdieke on Monday, August 4, 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: Public Works Director Tyler Gross, City Administrator/Auditor Sharon Jangula.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
A motion to approve the July 7, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes was made by Wayne Ehley, seconded by Travis Dockter. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
Mara Boone, Moore Engineering, updated the council on the 24-1 Street Project as follows: the alley reconstruction and relaying of millings is tentatively scheduled to start August 11th and will be done by Naastad Brothers, subcontractors of Bituminous Paving, Inc.; the special assessment list is being finalized.
Discussion was held on the asphalt compaction deduct based on the core samples which were reviewed at the August meeting. All samples taken were above 90% compaction, but some of the samples were below the 92% compaction requirement. Ms. Boone said a deduction up to $21,430.96 could be enforced by the city. During discussion Council Member Meidinger said the uneven condition of the existing pavement was part of the reason some samples did not meet the compaction specs; he suggested the city submit half the deduct. After further discussion, a motion to approve enforcing the full deduction of $21,430.96 was made by Wayne Ehley, seconded by James Gartner. Voting Aye: James Gartner, Brian Jacob, Wayne Ehley, Travis Dockter, Eric Schmidt. Voting nay: Randall Meidinger. Motion Carried 5-1.
Ms. Boone explained the city could apply for a NDDOT Flex Fund Grant for the city’s 2027 ADA Ramp Project. The total cost of the project is estimated to be $500,000. The city was recently awarded a TA Grant in the amount of $283,255 for the project. The city is responsible for the remaining balance of the project which is $216,745. She recommended the city apply for a Flex Fund Grant for 80% of the remaining balance, which would reduce the city share of the project down to $43,349. The grant application is due September 15, 2025. After discussion, a motion to submit an application for a Flex Fund Grant in the amount of $173,396 was made by James Gartner, seconded by Brian Jacob. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
Visitors/Public Comment:
Steve Schumacher addressed the council regarding law enforcement in the community. He encouraged the council to continue looking for a solution to increase the law enforcement presence within the community. He said Emmons County is a big county for the Sheriff’s department to cover and if they are out on call in other parts of the county, the response time to answer a call in Linton could be longer than what is needed at the time. The council further discussed the issue and will continue to work towards a solution.
A motion to approve the Building Permit Applications was made by Brian Jacob, seconded by Randall Meidinger. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. Building Permit Applications: 25-34 Gary Hulm-replace sidewalk and cement boulevard; 25-35 Willie & Anita Ibach-replace sidewalk and cement boulevard; 25-36 Lily Marx-replace fence; 25-37 David Nagel-pour cement driveway; 25-38 Susan Job-replace fence; 25-39 Spencer & June Larson-replace siding, windows, other exterior updates; 25-40 Erick Schmidt-replace driveway/sidewalk; 25-41 Kelly Blum-replace driveway; 25-42 Jim Weisser-install metal roof. Permit 25-43 Deborah Blaze-build a fence for a childcare facility was tabled to the next meeting.
A motion to approve Gaming Site Authorization for the Linton Lions Club at Happy Hour Bar from August 4, 2025 to June 30, 2026 was made by James Gartner, seconded by Travis Dockter. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. The authorization added Prize Board Dispensing Device to their existing gaming site authorization.
A motion to approve Gaming Permit Applications was made by James Gartner, seconded by Wayne Ehley. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. Gaming Permit Application: 25-10 American Legion Dan R. Richardson Post #54 – raffle 09/30/2025; 25-11 Grad Finale – 50/50 raffle 9/5/2025 to 2/17/2026.
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 September 13, 2025 and September 27, 2025.
A motion to approve the July 2025 Monthly Financial Report was made by Wayne Ehley, seconded by Eric Schmidt. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion to approve the payment of bills was made by Travis Dockter, seconded by James Gartner. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. Arrowmark, LLC-parts $1,237.16; Auto Value Parts Stores-supplies $47.97; Bank of North Dakota-water meter project loan payment $13,395.00; BEK Communications-telephone, internet $331.90; City of Bismarck-landfill fees $4,103.95; Craig Kitzan-Civic Center maintenance $358.75; Dakota Pump & Control Co-service call $1,045.00; ECOLAB-pest control $208.86; Elan Financial Services-cc payment (supplies) $48.21; Emons County Record-publishing $216.15; Ferguson Enterprises LLC-gas monitor $1,424.25; Ferguson Waterworks-parts $282.69; Fireside Office Solutions-office supplies $179.22; IState Truck Center-parts $411.80; IRS-payroll taxes $5,432.07; Jack’s Electric & Trenching-siren repair $75.00; Jack’s Electric & Trenching-labor $2,476.41; Joseph Hanson-legal fees $1,736.54; Linton Auto Parts-parts & supplies $212.03; Martin Oil-#2 diesel $2,937.24; Maverick Ag-weed control chemical $250.00; MDU-power bill $3,815.41; Moore Engineering-24-1 Street Project $22,515.80; ND PERS-July pension $4,204.38; ND Rural Water System Assoc-replacement for sewer camera parts $292.93; NDPHIT-employee insurance $6,541.52; ND State Tax Commissioner-payroll taxes $210.05; ND One Call-utility locates $10.50; ND One Call-utility locates $18.00; Nodak True Value-supplies $54.93; Patriot Fuels-gasoline $245.78; Payroll $22,608.93; Rough Riders Industries-dumpster $2,003.00; Sanitation Products-parts $1,568.17; Sayler Implement Inc-labor & parts $1,699.54; SCWD-water $15,524.60; USPS-postage utility bills $270.23, Verizon Wireless-cellphone & monthly iPad plan-$70.37, Verizon Wireless-cellphone & monthly iPad plan-$70.37.
After review and discussion of the preliminary budget, a motion to approve the 2026 Preliminary Budget for the City of Linton, Harry L Petrie Library and Linton Municipal Airport was made by Brian Jacob, seconded by Wayne Ehley. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. The Preliminary Budget for the City includes appropriations and tax levies as follows: General-$390,481 (tax levy- $181,967); Emergency-$9,700 (tax levy-$7,465); Cemetery-$11,600 (tax levy-$5,795); JDA-$6,525 (tax levy-$6,500); Highway-$321,100; City Sales Tax-$108,000; City Lodging Tax-$10,000; Municipal Infrastructure-$100,000; 24-1 Street Project-$1,620,000; Special Assessment Debt-$33,000; 2011 Water Meter Project-$15,430; 13-1 Water Project-$137,556; 2018 Sewer Project-$76,753; 8th St. Addition-$45,872; Water-$252,225; Sewer-$119,200; Garbage-$225,175; Street Lights-$21,725; Asset Replacement Water-$10,000. The budget includes a 4% overall increase in wages. Airport General Fund appropriations $144,300 (tax levy $11,600); Library General Fund appropriations $35,105 (tax levy $11,600)
The council reviewed information received from Emmons County Emergency Manager Mary Senger on a grant opportunity to replace the city’s siren system. After discussion, a motion to move forward with the grant application was made by James Gartner, seconded by Eric Schmidt. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
Discussion was held on the interest rate which will be charged for 24-1 Street Project special assessments. A motion to charge interest at a rate of 2.25% was made by James Gartner, seconded by Brian Jacob. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
Tyler Gross informed the council that CC Steel is planning to reline the storm sewer pipe between 1st St. SE and Broadway St. S within the next two weeks. He also informed the council the sonar boat is at the lagoon to measure the sludge in the lagoon.
The next regular City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 5:00 pm.
A motion to adjourn was made by Brian Jacob. Meeting adjourned.
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