The meeting was called to order by Mayor Daniel Imdieke on Monday, March 2, 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 in attendance were Public Works Director Tyler Gross and City Administrator/Auditor Sharon Jangula.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
A motion to approve the February 2, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes was made by Wayne Ehley, seconded by Brian Jacob. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
Visitors/Public Comments:
Lilian Dahms addressed the council regarding replacing fluorescent lighting with LED lighting at the Senior Center. She also requested the city monitor properties for non-compliant construction and building standards.
AJ Tuck, Moore Engineering, informed the council that CC Steel is scheduled to re-line the storm sewer from 1st St SE to Broadway St. S in May of 2026.
Mr. Tuck also addressed the council regarding the 2027 NDOT TA project to construct ADA ramps. The city had been awarded a grant of $283,255.00 towards the $500,000.00 project leaving a balance of $216,745.00 as the city share. The city then applied for a NDDOT flex grant in the amount of $173,396.00 which if approved, would reduce the city share to $43,349.00. The city was not awarded the flex grant.
After discussion, a motion to turn-back the TA grant and not move forward with the project was made by James Gartner, seconded by Travis Dockter. Voting aye: James Gartner, Brian Jacob, Wayne Ehley, Travis Dockter, Eric Schmidt. Voting nay: Randall Meidinger. During discussion it was mentioned there may be higher priorities than the ramps. It was also mentioned this would be the second time the city turned back a TA grant.
A motion to approve Building Permit Applications 26-01, 26-02, 26-03 and not approve Building Permit Application 25-48 was made by James Gartner, seconded by Brian Jacob. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. Building Permit Applications: 26-01 Shelly Hauge–remodel bathroom;
26-02 Wald Heating & Air-new roof & walls; 26-03 Linton Senior Center-replace lighting; 25-48 Donavin Grenz-build storage building/work shop. Permit 25-48 is for construction in the floodway which requires the applicant obtain a no-rise certification which has not been done.
A motion to approve Gaming Permit Applications was made by Eric Schmidt, seconded by Travis Dockter. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. Gaming Permit Application: 26-3 American Legion Dan R. Richardson Post #54 – raffle 04/30/2026.
A motion to approve a Special Event Permit allowing the sale of alcoholic beverages was made by Randall Meidinger, seconded by Eric Schmidt. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. Special Event Permit: Happy Hour Bar at the Linton Civic Center for Linton Volunteer Fire Department Annual Ball on March 14, 2026.
A motion to approve the first reading of Amendment to Floodplain Ordinance was made by Brian Jacob, seconded by Randall Meidinger. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. The amendment changes Section 1.1 Statutory Authorization of the city’s Floodplain Ordinance to read “The Legislature of the State of North Dakota in North Dakota Century Code, Chapters 40-05, 11-11 and 58-06, delegated responsibility to local governmental units to adopt regulations designed to promote the public health, safety and general welfare of its citizenry.”
Levi Bernhardt requested the council waive the condition to construct a house or addition from an existing home within three years on parcel 52-0018-00881-000. He said circumstances have changed since the purchase of the property. He said he will continue to pay the special assessments and property taxes and take care of the property if the condition is waived. After discussion, a motion to waive the condition was made by James Gartner, seconded by Wayne Ehley. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion to approve the February 2026 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 Travis Dockter, seconded by Randall Meidinger. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. Ameritas-Mar dental & vision insurance $730.08; Auto Value Parts Stores-parts, supplies $295.06; BEK Communications-telephone & internet $324.39; City of Bismarck-landfill fees $4,612.37; D&E Supply Co. Inc.-supplies $67.80; Electro Watchman-Civic Center fire alarm monitoring services $599.40; Elan Financial Services-credit card payment $86.71; Emmons County Record-publishing & pet license books $376.69; Fireside Office Solutions-office supplies $199.91; Interstate Power Systems-labor & parts $2,519.47; IRS-payroll taxes $5,393.79; Jack’s Electric & Trenching-parts $183.04; John Beck Insurance-fire & tornado insurance $151.00; Joseph Hanson-legal fees $1,670.00; KEM Electric-power $305.16; Linton Auto Parts-supplies $1,462.17; Linton Park Board-ND Forest Service 2023 Forestry Award reimbursement $25,000; Martin Oil-#1 diesel $1,763.44; Midwest Doors Inc-remote control door openers $190.00; MDU-power bill $4,611.61; ND Dept of Microbiology-water testing $54.00; ND PERS-pension $4,248.76; NDPHIT-employee insurance $6,804.44; Nodak True Value-supplies $45.65; Payroll $24,401.23; Patriot Fuels-unleaded $122.41; Riteway Business Forms-laser utility billing postcards $699.65; RDO Equipment Co-parts $113.81; Sanitation Products Inc-parts $666.21; Sayler Implement Inc-parts $411.30; SCWD-water $6,795.25; Francis Wald-Civic Center maintenance $70.00; Wald Heating & Air-labor $188.00; Workforce Safety & Insurance-workers compensation tax $2,601.41.
A motion to approve the installation of an overhead garage door opener in the city shop was made by Travis Dockter, seconded by Brian Jacob. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. The estimated cost for materials and labor is $2,124.00.
The council discussed a request to reimburse the cost to camera and clean a sewer line as it was determined the sewer main was plugged due to someone flushing shop towels. A motion to approve reimbursement of 50% of the cost was made by Wayne Ehley, seconded by Brian Jacob. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. The reimbursement is $337.50.
Discussion was held on selling lots for the storage of recreational vehicles, property cleanups, placement of items in the boulevards and placement of rocks in the boulevards instead of grass or cement.
The council was provided copies of the following LIDC information: minutes of the 1/14/26 meeting, Balance Sheets as of 12/31/25 & 1/31/26, Profit & Loss Jan-Dec 2025.
The next City Council meeting will be held on Monday, April 6, 2026 at 5:00 pm. The Tax Equalization meeting will be held on Tuesday April 7, 2026 at 5:00 pm.
A motion to adjourn was made by Brian Jacob. Meeting adjourned.
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