The meeting was called to order by Mayor Daniel Imdieke on Monday, January 5, 2026 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 December 1, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes was made by James Gartner, seconded by Brian Jacob. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
Visitors/Public Comments:
Vickie Martin addressed the council regarding issues the city faces with ordinance compliance and enforcement.
Mayor Imdieke informed the council that he and Council Member Jacob met with Ms. Martin to discuss the position and reevaluate the contract agreement with Ms. Martin. He said they all mutually agreed not to renew the contract which expired on December 31, 2025.
During discussion, it was noted that per the contract agreement, Ms. Martin served as Compliance Advisor for the city beginning October 27, 2025 and was paid $400.00 per month and $30.00 per hour with a maximum of 20 hours per month.
Ms. Martin thanked the council for trying something new to try and bring properties into compliance. Mayor Imdieke thanked Ms. Martin for what she had accomplished.
Rory Humann addressed the council about vehicles and trailers left parked on streets and the snow plow having to work around them. Mr. Humann was informed by council members that owners of the vehicles or trailers have been contacted to move them.
The council reviewed the Engineer’s Report dated 1/5/26. After discussion, a motion to approve Change Order 2 to Bituminous Paving in the amount of $23,190.00 to chip seal the walking paths was made by James Gartner, seconded by Randall Meidinger. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion to approve Gaming Permit Applications was made by Brian Jacob, seconded by Eric Schmidt. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. Gaming Permit Application: 25-17 Linton Public School – bingo 12/5/25 to 2/13/26; 26-1 American Legion Dan R. Richardson Post #54 – raffle 2/28/26.
A motion to approve the December 2025 Monthly Financial Report was made by James Gartner, seconded by Travis Dockter. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion to approve the payment of bills was made by James Gartner, seconded by Eric Schmidt. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. Ameritas-Jan dental insurance $650.88; Ameritas-Jan vision insurance $137.72; Auto Value Parts Stores-supplies $142.82; BEK Communications-telephone & internet $324.69; BEK Communications-telephone & internet $324.39; Levi Bernhardt-grass & leaves waste removal $1,464.00; City of Bismarck-landfill fees $3,837.38; Vickie Martin – Dec compliance advisor $490.00; Emmons Co Auditor-city property 24-1 special assessments $28,246.08; Emmons County Record-publishing $201.91; Elan Financial Services-credit card payment $40.25; Fireside Office Solutions-office supplies $96.29; IRS-payroll taxes $226.50; IRS-payroll taxes $7,756.37; Jack’s Electric & Trenching-street pole repair $111.24; Jack’s Electric & Trenching-garage light & street light repair $274.11; J.P. Cooke Company-2026 pet tags $119.95; Joseph Hanson-legal fees $724.00; KEM Electric-power $207.73; Linton Auto Parts-parts $493.60; Linton Auto Parts-parts, supplies $444.65; Luke Mosset Welding-labor $650.00; Martin Oil-#1 diesel $1,645.00; MDU-power bill $4,791.08; Michael Todd Industrial Supplies-parts $165.25; Municipal Finance Officers-2026 dues $40.00; ND League of Cities-random drug & alcohol testing $210.00; ND-Dept of Microbiology-water testing $54.00; ND PERS-Dec pension $4,083.79; NDPHIT-employee insurance $9,537.41; Nodak True Value-supplies $139.27; Payroll $31,432.62; Patriot Fuels-unleaded $173.15; Patriot Fuels-unleaded, premium unleaded $178.09; Roll-On Tire center-change tires $2,870.00; Rough Rider Industries-signs $326.38; Sanitation Products Inc-parts $1,507.60; Sayler Implement Inc-parts $645.48; Sayler Implement-1600 mower $13,900.00; Sherry Morris Agency-credit on account $90.74; SCWD-water $7,246.20; USPS-postage utility bills $320.86; Verizon Wireless-cellphone & monthly iPad plan $70.39; Verizon Wireless-cellphone & monthly iPad plan $70.39.
The council reviewed a notice received from South Central Regional Water District (SCWD) that the water rate will be increasing by $0.15/1000 gallons; going from $2.60/1000 gallons to $2.75/1000 gallons. During discussion it was noted the city charges $1.00/1000 more than SCWD to help cover water operating expenses. Therefore, the city will increase customer water rates from $3.60/1000 gallons to $3.75 per/1000 gallons.
It was noted the following terms are expiring in June 2026. Mayor Daniel Imdieke. Council Members: Ward I-James Gartner, Ward II–Wayne Ehley, Ward III-Brian Jacob. Park Board Members: Tyler Gross, Shannon Schirado, Heather Hase. City Election Date is June 9, 2026 and petitions to be on the ballot must be filed by 4:00 pm on Monday, April 6, 2026.
A motion to adjourn was made by Brian Jacob. Meeting adjourned.
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