The meeting was called to order by Mayor Daniel Imdieke on Monday, November 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 October 6, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes was made by Wayne Ehley, seconded by Brian Jacob. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
Visitors/Public Comments: none
Mara Boone, Moore Engineering, presented Bituminous Paving Inc. Pay Request #5 for the 24-1 Street Project in the amount of $139,412.85. A motion to approve the pay request was made by Randall Meidinger, seconded by Travis Dockter. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
Ms. Boone informed the council that Bituminous Paving had quoted a price of $4.50 per square yard to chip seal the millings areas. This was estimated to cost $16,000 and included removal of the excess seal coat aggregate. After discussion, the council asked Ms. Boone to request a reduction in the cost and no further action was taken on the quote.
The Building Permit Applications were reviewed. After discussion, a motion to approve permit applications 25-54 & 25-55 and deny 25-53 was made by James Gartner, seconded by Eric Schmidt. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. Building Permit Applications: 25-54 Terry & Corinna Huber – update basement; 25-55 Keith Ohlhauser – new shed; 25-53 James Deerwester – build carport.
A motion to approve Gaming Permit Applications was made by James Gartner, seconded by Wayne Ehley. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. Gaming Permit Application: 25-15 American Legion Dan R. Richardson Post #54 – raffle 11/30/25.
A motion to approve Special Event Permits allowing the sale of alcoholic beverages was made by Brian Jacob, seconded by Randall Meidinger. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. Special Event Permits: Happy Hour Bar to Emmons County Auditorium for Veterans Day Supper on November 11, 2025; Happy Hour Bar to Linton Civic Center for Light Up the Night Celebration on November 28, 2025.
The Budget to Actual January-September, 2025 was reviewed. A motion to approve the budget to actual report was made by Wayne Ehley, seconded by James Gartner. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion to approve the October 2025 Monthly Financial Report was made by Brian Jacob, seconded by Randall Meidinger. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion to approve the payment of bills was made by James Gartner, seconded by Travis Dockter. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. Bituminous Paving, Inc.-24-1 street project $19,806.55; Circle H Lumber-parts $125.00; City of Bismarck-landfill fees $4,538.01; CMSC, LLC-compliance advisor-Oct. $452.30; Cole Papers Inc-Civic Center supplies $163.44; Deluxe Business Systems-deposit tickets $164.70; ECOLAB-rodent control program $208.86; Elan Financial Services-cc payment (supplies) $29.00; Emmons County-storm sewer culvert pipe $400.00; Emmons County Record-publishing $289.25; Fastenal-public works employee clothing $843.63; Ferguson Waterworks-parts $1,785.08; Fireside Office Solutions-office supplies $49.95; IRS-payroll taxes $5,089.09; Joseph Hanson-legal fees $2,250.00; Linton Auto Parts-parts $1,440.05; Martin Oil-#2 clear diesel $1,705.75; Master Fire & Safety-Civic Center fire extinguisher service $118.00; Moore Engineering – fees $31,645.90; MDU-power bill $3,621.21; ND-Environmental Quality Dept.-Community Center boiler inspection $105.00; ND PERS-Oct pension $3,751.38; ND One Call-utility locates $6.00; NDPHIT-employee insurance $6,541.52; ND State Tax Commissioner-payroll taxes $439.71; Nodak True Value-supplies $313.65; Payroll $22,252.57; Roehrich Const. LLC-replace storm sewer culvert $3,500.00; Roehrich Const. LLC-replace sidewalk $3,772.17; Sayler Implement Inc-parts $222.07; SCWD-water $15,399.80; Twin City Roofing-Community Center roof repair $1,274.00; USDA Rural Development-13-1 water project loan 91-01 $11,294.40; USPS-postage utility bills $269.01; Verizon Wireless-cellphone & monthly iPad plan-$70.39; Wald Heating & Air-serviced furnaces & boiler at Community Center $575.00.
A motion to approve renewing a Non-Exclusive Listing Agreement with Rafter Real Estate & Pifer’s was made by Randall Meidinger, seconded by Eric Schmidt. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
There was also discussion on replacing the community center roof; energy efficiency grant for city-owned facilities; airport operations; tear-down & removal of dilapidated houses and buildings.
The council was provided copies of the LIDC Balance Sheet as of 09/30/25, Profit & Loss January-September, 2025 and minutes of the 09/10/2025 LIDC Board of Directors Meeting.
The next regular City Council meeting will be held on Monday, December 1, 2025 at 5:00 pm.
A motion to adjourn was made by Brian Jacob. Meeting adjourned.
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