The meeting was called to order by Mayor Daniel Imdieke on Monday, May 4, 2026 at 5:00 pm. Upon roll call, the following council members were present: James Gartner, Brian Jacob, Randall Meidinger, Wayne Ehley, Travis Dockter. Absent: 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 April 6, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes and the April 7, 2026 Tax Equalization Meeting minutes was made by Brian Jacob, seconded by James Gartner. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
Visitors/Public Comments:
Don Wilhlem addressed the council regarding three properties which he said are a safety hazard to the public and the city needs to do something to address it.
Mr. Wilhelm also addressed the council regarding a nursing home. He said with the hospital, clinic and assisted living, the synergies are in place to add a nursing home in Linton.
Lillian Dahms addressed the council expressing concerns about creating parking restrictions in private yards.
A motion to approve Building Permit Applications 26-09, 26-10, 26-11 was made by Randall Meidinger, seconded by Travs Dockter. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. Building Permit Applications: 26-09 Craig Weber-replace shower; 26-10 Tim Ibach-remodel kitchen; 26-11 United Methodist Church-remodel parsonage.
A motion to approve Gaming Permit Applications was made by Brian Jacob, seconded by Wayne Ehley. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. Gaming Permit Application: 26-6 American Legion Dan R. Richardson Post #54-raffle 06/30/26.
A motion to approve Special Event Permits allowing the sale of alcoholic beverages was made by James Gartner, seconded by Travis Dockter. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. Special Event Permits: Happy Hour Bar at the Linton Civic Center for Wedding Receptions on June 6, 2026; June 13, 2026 and June 27, 2026. Happy Hour at the Linton Civic Center for a Reunion on June 19-20, 2026.
A motion to approve the second reading and adoption 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 Brian Jacob, seconded by James Gartner. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
After discussion, it was determined to table the second 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.
A motion to approve the second reading and adoption 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 James Gartner, seconded by Wayne Ehley. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion to approve the April 2026 Monthly Financial Report was made by Wayne Ehley, seconded by Travis Dockter. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion to approve the payment of bills was made by Randall Meidinger, seconded by Brian Jacob. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. Ameritas-Mar dental & vision insurance $730.08; BEK Communications-telephone & internet $333.95; Butler Machinery Co.-supplies $23.70; Ecolab-pest control $208.86; Elan Financial Services-credit card payment $294.47; Emmons County-assessing fees $2,472.00; Emmons County Record-publishing $477.37; Fireside Office Solutions-office supplies $44.10; IRS-payroll taxes $8,613.20; Joseph Hanson-legal fees $1,640.00; IState Truck Center-parts $336.74; Jack’s Electric & Trenching-labor & materials $575.04: Linton Auto Parts-supplies $13.99; LIDC-membership $50.00; Linton Auto Parts-supplies, parts $185.41; Luke Mosset Welding-labor $45.00; Martin Oil-#2 clear diesel & #2 diesel $3,961.42; MDU-power bill $3,902.45; Midco Diving Marine-water tanks cleaning & inspection $4,842.00; Midwest Doors Inc.-installation remote control door opener $2,101.00; ND Dept of Microbiology-water testing $54.00; ND One Call-utility locates $13.50; ND-Dept. of Chemistry-water testing $183.55; ND PERS-pension $4,248.76; NDPHIT-employee insurance $6,804.44; ND Rural Water System Assn-sewer camera set-up fee $150.00; ND State Tax Commissioner-payroll taxes $143.34; Nodak True Value-supplies $111.88; Nodak True Value-supplies $71.38; Payroll $25,965.70; Patriot Fuels-unleaded & premium unleaded $668.35; Quality Asphalt Inc-patching mix $495.00; Roehrich Construction LLC.-Civic Center cement pad extension for new HVAC unit $1,379.00; Sanitation Products-garbage truck repair $2,937.97; Sanitation Products-parts $135.41; Sayler Implement Inc-parts & labor $748.76; SCWD-water $6,022.50; USDA Rural Development-92-09 2018 sewer project loan payment $76,753.00; USPS-postage utility bills $336.72; Verizon Wireless-cellphone & iPad plan $70.38; Wald Heating & Air-labor $170.00.
Discussion was held on purchasing or leasing a new wheel loader. Three quotes were received for the loader. After further discussion, a motion to lease the JD 544P Wheel Loader was made by James Gartner, seconded by Travis Dockter. Voting aye-James Gartner, Wayne Ehley, Travis Dockter; voting nay-Brian Jacob, Randall Meidinger. Motion carried 3-2.
Sharon Jangula reported that Liliam Dahms is interested in obtaining ownership of Parcel 52-0011-00711-000. The parcel is 50′ x 50′ with a dilapidated house on it. Ms. Dahms, who owns the adjoining property, will have the house torn down and assume the remaining 24-1 special assessments on the property. A motion to deed the property to Lillian Dahms was made by James Gartner, seconded by Brian Jacob. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
The council was provided copies of the following information: LIDC 3/11/26 meeting minutes; LIDC Balance Sheet as of 3/31/26; LIDC P&L Jan-Mar, 2026. Linton Municipal Airport Authority 3/18/2026 meeting minutes.
The next City Council meeting will be held on Monday, June 1, 2026 at 5:00 pm.
A motion to adjourn was made by Brian Jacob, seconded by Randall Meidinger. Meeting adjourned.
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