The meeting was called to order by President Wayne Ehley on Monday, April 6, 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. Absent: Mayor Daniel Imdieke. 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 March 2, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes was made by James Gartner, seconded by Travis Dockter. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
Visitors/Public Comments: Rory Human commented the city did a good job of moving snow after the recent snowfall.
A motion to approve Building Permit Applications 26-04, 26-05, 26-06, 26-07 and to approve 26-08 contingent on submitting the required elevation certificate was made by Randall Meidinger, seconded by Eric Schmidt. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. Building Permit Applications: 26-04 Wayne & Maren Ehley-build pole building; 26-05 Church of St. Anthony-build rectory and garage; 26-06 Phat Shack-install metal roof; Jim & Kim Kelsch-replace existing shed; 26-08 Eric Paul-build garage.
A motion to approve Gaming Permit Applications was made by Brian Jacob, seconded by Eric Schmidt. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. Gaming Permit Application: 26-4 American Legion Dan R. Richardson Post #54-raffle 05/31/26; 26-5 Emmons County 4-H Council–raffle 07/07/26.
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 VFLO Annual Banquet on May 2, 2026; Happy Hour at the Linton Civic Center for a wedding reception on May 22, 2026.
A motion to approve the application for Renaissance Zone Project Property Tax Incentive to HUIZ LLC (Broadway Apartments) was made by James Gartner, seconded by Brian Jacob. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion to approve the second reading of Amendment to Floodplain Ordinance was made by Brian Jacob, seconded by Randall Meidinger. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion to approve the first reading of 2026-04-01 An Ordinance Establishing Minimum Utility Standards for Residential Dwellings and Enforcement Procedures, Providing Penalties for the Violation Thereof was made by Travis Dockter, seconded by Eric Schmidt. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion to approve the first reading of 2026-04-02 An Ordinance to Prevent the Unlawful Storage of Certain Vehicles, Boats, or Other Equipment, and to Provide Penalties for Such Unlawful Storage was made by Randall Meidinger, seconded by Eric Schmidt. Voting aye: James Gartner, Randall Medinger, Eric Schmidt. Voting Nay: Brian Jacob, Travis Dockter. Motion carried 3-2.
A motion to approve the first reading of 2026-04-03 An Ordinance Prohibiting the Unauthorized Removal of Refuse from City-owned Solid Waste Facilities, and Providing Penalties for the Violation Thereof was made by Brian Jacob, seconded by Eric Schmidt. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion to approve the March 2026 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-Mar dental & vision insurance $730.08; Auto Value Parts Stores-parts, supplies $305.97; Bank of North Dakota 24-1 Street Project loan payment $368,713.47; BEK Communications telephone & internet $339.19; BEK Communications-telephone & internet $324.39; City of Bismarck-landfill fees $3,412.02; D&E Supply Co. Inc.-supplies $14.25; Elan Financial Services-credit card payment $264.80; Emmons County Record-publishing $710.94; Fireside Office Solutions-office supplies $44.10; Tyler Gross-fuel & lodging reimbursement $415.92; IRS-payroll taxes $4,902.38; KEM Electric-power $273.12; KEM Electric-power $278.04; Linton Auto Parts-supplies $123.92; Martin Oil-#1 diesel $1,665.68; MDU-power bill $4,802.09; Midwest Doors Inc.-door repair $268.00; Midwest Doors Inc.-door repair $332.00; ND Dept of Microbiology-water testing $54.00; ND Dept of Microbiology-water testing $54.00; ND One Call-utility locates $9.30; ND One Call-utility locates $4.50; ND Dept-Transportation-snow removal salt $1,689.76; ND PERS-pension $6,373.21; NDPHIT-employee insurance $6,804.44; Nodak True Value-supplies $287.32; Payroll $36,725.00; Patriot Fuels-unleaded $162.23; Patriot Fuels-unleaded $125.94; Prairie Heating & Air-partial payment HVAC equipment energy efficiencies project $40,000.00; Quality Asphalt Inc-patching mix $412.50; RJ Sales & Service-labor $325.95; RDO Equipment Co-parts $2,446.10; Roll-On Tire Center- tires repair $210.00; Sayler Implement Inc-parts & labor $2,668.11; SCWD-water $5,874.00; Jodi Shope-camera & unclog sewer service reimbursement $337.50; USDA Rural Development-13-1 water project 91-03 loan payment $49,913.07; USDA Rural Development-13-1 water project 91-05 loan payment $17,689.78; USDA Rural Development-13-1 water project 91-01 loan payment $32,888.40; USPS-postage utility bills $331.84; USPS-postage utility bills $326.35; Verizon Wireless-cellphone & iPad plan $70.39; Verizon Wireless-cellphone & iPad plan $70.39; Voices for Lake Oahe-membership $25.00; Francis Wald-Civic Center maintenance $420.00.
A motion to allow the consumption of alcoholic beverages on Broadway Street from Sampson Avenue to Walnut Avenue during the Ag Day Event on June 12, 2026 was made by Travis Docketer, seconded by Eric Schmidt. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
Discussion was held on the NDIRF public sewer back-up and water main break coverage endorsement which is now being offered by the ND Insurance Reserve Fund. A motion to request the $10,000 coverage at an estimated annual cost of $878.00 was made by Randall Meidinger, seconded by James Gartner. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
Discussion was held on quotes for the purchase or lease of a new wheel loader. The matter was tabled to the May meeting.
The council was provided copies of the following information: LIDC 2/11/26 meeting minutes; LIDC Balance Sheet as of 2/28/26; Linton Municipal Airport Authority 1/21/26 meeting minutes.
Cleanup days will be held on Monday, May 4th and Tuesday, May 5th.
The next City Council meeting will be held on Monday, May 4, 2026 at 5:00 pm.
A motion to adjourn was made by Brian Jacob. Meeting adjourned.
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