The meeting was called to order by Mayor Daniel Imdieke on Monday, December 1, 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 November 3, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes was made by James Gartner, seconded by Brian Jacob. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
Visitors/Public Comments:
Lilian Dahms addressed the council regarding the Linton Senior Center parking lot. She asked the council’s help in finding a solution to repair the lot. The council asked Mara Boone, Moore Egnineering, if she could talk with Bituminous Paving regarding the parking lot.
Clarence Herz addressed the council regarding the city’s ordinances and enforcement of ordinances.
He said the ordinances are 269 pages and contain a lot of information that just doesn’t matter to most people, such as functioning of the government, penalties, etc. He suggested the city put together a document which highlights the most important ordinances for citizens such as maintenance of sidewalks, fences, fire pits, sheds, carports and things like that.
Mr. Herz said citizens are being told they are violating ordinances that don’t exist. He said letters that have been sent out do not indicate which ordinance is being violated and how it is being violated.
Mr. Herz said the city did not need to contract with someone for ordinance enforcement; each council member should police their own ward. He also said the policing of ordinances is very arbitrary and the issues with the ordinances and the enforcement of them, need to be fixed.
Mayor Imdieke thanked Clarence for his input.
Vickie Martin, who was contracted by the city to assist with ordinance compliance, addressed the council. She explained what she has been doing to work with people on bringing their property into compliance.
Mara Boone, Moore Engineering, presented a change order to chip seal the areas where millings were placed. The cost to chip seal the area would be $15,952.50. During discussion, there was general consensus the chip seal in the millings area will not be necessary.
Ms. Boone informed the council to chip seal the walking path would be approximately $17,500. After discussion, no formal action was taken and a decision will be made next Spring after Bituminous Paving inspects the walking path.
Rory Humann addressed the council to say the city crew did a good job with snow removal.
Roger Martin, Linton Municipal Airport Authority Chairman, addressed the council regarding a vacancy on the authority. He said the Airport Authority is recommending the appointment of Craig Schiermeister from Hazelton to fill the vacancy. After discussion, a motion to appoint Craig Schiermeister to the Linton Municipal Airport Authority was made by James Gartner, seconded by Wayne Ehley. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. During discussion it was noted other members of the Airport Authority are Travis Dockter, Bruce Orluck and Randall Meidinger.
Mr. Martin suggested the city and county form a committee to work with the State Aeronautics Commission on future operations of the airport.
The Building Permit Applications were reviewed. After discussion, a motion to approve permit applications was made by Travis Dockter, seconded by Wayne Ehley Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. Building Permit Applications: 25-56 Vern Jangula – flooring updates; 25-57 Clint Jones – build pitched roof, add door & window; 25-58 Lorrie Hausherr – build ramp.
A motion to approve Gaming Permit Applications was made by Brian Jacob, seconded by Randall Meidinger. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. Gaming Permit Application: 25-16 American Legion Dan R. Richardson Post #54 – raffle 01/31/26.
A motion to approve an Application for a Liquor License to Chris Lankford doing business as The Hive Bar & Grill was made by Randall Meidinger, seconded by Eric Schmidt. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion to approve the November 2025 Monthly Financial Report was made by Brian Jacob, seconded by Eric Schmidt. 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-Dec dental insurance $487.44; Ameritas-Nov dental insurance $451.84; Auto Value Parts Stores-supplies $73.94; Banyon Data System-payroll & fund support $1,730.00; BEK Communications-telephone & internet $327.57; Bituminous Paving Inc-24-1street project $139,412.85; City of Bismarck-landfill fees $5,174.02; CMSC, LLC-cell phone reimbursement $29.88; CMSC, LLC- Nov compliance advisor $910.00; Electro Watchman-Civic Center fire alarm monitoring services $599.40; Emmons Co Insurance Agency-overpayment , 24-1 special assessment $923.07; Emmons County Record-publishing $385.00; Emmons County Record-publishing $135.16; Ferguson Waterworks-parts $1,329.97; Fireside Office Solutions-office supplies, network upgrade $1,118.82; Fireside Office Solutions-office supplies $43.90; IRS-payroll taxes $8,076.20; Jack’s Electric & Trenching- fire siren & light repair $183.95; Jack’s Electric & Trenching-locate for street light wire $50.00; Joseph Hanson-legal fees $1,140.00; KEM Electric-power $152.04; Craig Kitzan-Civic Center maintenance $1,102.50; Martin Oil-#2 clear diesel, diesel $3,137.53; Magrum Excavating-replace leaking hydrant 3,250.00; Magrum Excavating-curb stop replacement $4,850.00; Moore Engineering fees $9,335.05; MDU-power bill $3,626.84; ND-Dept of Chemistry-water testing $620.15; ND-Dept of Microbiology-water testing $54.00; ND PERS-Nov pension $4,209.14; ND One Call-utility locates $33.30; NDPHIT-employee insurance $1,173.04; Nodak True Value-supplies $158.00; Payroll $22,252.57; Patriot Fuels-unleaded, premium unleaded $291.77; Rough Rider Industries-sign $12.97; SCWD-water $11,975.60; USPS-postage utility bills $264.74.
Tyler Gross informed the council he received a quote of $13,300 cash difference for a new 970R mower trading in the mower with wings. The LIDC will pay $5,000 towards the purchase because the city mows the LIDC lots. He said front suspension for the mower would be an additional $600. After discussion, a motion to purchase the mower with the front suspension was made by Wayne Ehley, seconded by Eric Schmidt. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
Sharon Jangula informed the council the Energy Efficiency Community Block Grant in the amount of $151,351.39 was awarded to the city by the ND Department of Commerce. The grant will be used to upgrade the lighting to LED and Heating & Air to more energy efficient units in the Civic Center, Community Center, City Shop, City Garage and Airport hangars.
Council members had received a draft copy of the City of Linton Employee Handbook at the September meeting to review. A motion to approve the handbook was made by Brian Jacob, seconded by Randall Meidinger. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
The council was provided copies of the LIDC Balance Sheet as of 10/31/25, and minutes of the 10/08/25 LIDC Board of Directors Meeting.
The next regular City Council meeting will be held on Monday, January, 2025 at 5:00 pm.
A motion to adjourn was made by Brian Jacob. Meeting adjourned.
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