The meeting was called to order by Mayor Daniel Imdieke on Monday, July 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, Newly Elected Shane Jahner. Also in attendance were 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 June 1, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes and the June 15, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes was made by Wayne Ehley, seconded by Eric Schmidt. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
The Official Results of the June 9, 2026 City of Linton Election were reviewed. A motion to accept the Election Results was made by James Gartner and seconded by Eric Schmidt. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. Results: Mayor – Brian Jacob; Council Member Ward I – James Gartner; Council Member Ward II – Wayne Ehley; Council Member Ward III – Shane Jahner; Park Board Members – Tyler Gross, Heather Hase, Shannon Schirado.
Mayor Imdieke passed the gavel to newly elected Mayor Brian Jacob. Mayor Jacob thanked Mayor Imdieke for his years of service to the city.
At this time, Mayor Jacob opened the Public Hearing on the Issuance of Education Facilities Revenue Bonds for the University of Mary Project.
Paul Keeney, University of Mary, addressed the council explaining what the bonds will be used for.
Kevin Dykema, Bravera Bank, addressed the council regarding the procedures for issuance of the bonds.
A bond resolution was reviewed by the council with Mr. Keeney and Mr. Dykema answering questions.
Discussion was held on the issuance, including using Scott Wegner as bond counsel. It was noted during discussion that the city will not be responsible for repaying the bonds; the city will receive payment of $1,000 per million of issuance; Mr. Wegner has served as bond counsel for other projects in the city.
Mayor Jacob asked if anyone present had any questions or comments regarding the bond issuance. There were no questions or comments.
A motion to approve the Bond Resolution for Education Facilities Revenue Bonds (University of Mary Project) in the amount of $10,000,000 and request Scott Wegner serve as bond counsel was made by James Gartner, and seconded by Randall Meidinger. Unanimous aye vote. Motion carried.
AJ Tuck, Moore Engineering addressed the council via video conference with an update on the 24-1 Street Project. He explained Change Order 3 in the amount of -$82,258.70. A motion to approve Changer Order 3 was made by Wayne Ehley and seconded by Travis Dockter. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
Mr. Moore explained Bituminous Paving Pay Application 6 in the amount of $830,763.70. A motion to approve payment of Pay Application 6 was made by James Gartner and seconded by Eric Schmidt. Unanimous Aye Vote; motion carried
Public Comments / Visitors:
Rory Human addressed the council regarding the chip seal project. He expressed concern about the tar still being wet and ridges on the street. Mr Tuck addressed his concerns and explained the tar will dry with more time and the ridges are common where there is an overlap in the chip seal.
The council reviewed Moore Engineering invoice SIN010155 in the amount of $31,121.41. A motion to approve payment of the invoice was made by Randall Meidginer and seconded by Eric Schmidt. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
There were no other public comments or visitors wishing to address the council at this time.
A motion to approve Building Permit Applications 26-23, 26-24, 26-25, 26-26, 26-27, 26-28, 26-31, Amended 26-04, 26-30 contingent on meeting floodplain requirements and to deny 26-29 was made by Randall Meidinger and seconded by James Gartner. Motion carried 5-0-1 with Wayne Ehley abstaining. Permits: 26-23 David Flegel concrete work; 26-24 Jacques Van Leeuwen replace deck; 26-25 Linton Park Board construction of pickleball court and shelter; 25-26 Richard Goldade detached garage; 25-27 Jarrod Federicks change siding, soffit and roofing; Ryan Baumgartner replace bathtub; 26-29 Kevin Evanson turn carport into garage; 26-30 Mylo Kramer replace driveway; 26-31 Chris Lankford install egress window; 26-04 increase length of building and change door size.
A motion to approve Gaming Permit Applications was made by Wayne Ehley and seconded by Travis Dockter. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. Gaming Permit Application: 26-8 American Legion Dan R. Richardson Post #54-raffle 08/31/26.
A motion to approve Special Event Permits allowing the sale of alcoholic beverages was made by Wayne Ehley, seconded by James Gartner. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. Special Event Permits: Happy Hour at Linton Civic Center for wedding receptions on 8/1/26, 8/8/26, 8/15/26, 8/22/26.
A motion to approve the Second Reading of Ordinance 2026-05-01 An Ordinance Regulating the Use and Maintenance of Boulevards and Rights-Of-Way, Prohibiting Certain Encroachments and Activities, and Providing Penalties for Violations was made by Gartner, seconded by Eric Schmidt. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. There was discussion that existing boulevards are grand-fathered in. However, no additional rock can be added or rock replaced.
A motion to approve the June 2026 Monthly Financial Report was made by Travis Dockter and seconded by Eric Schmidt. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion to approve the payment of bills was made by Wayne Ehley, seconded by Shane Jahner. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. Ameritas-Mar dental & vision insurance $730.08; BEK Com-telephone & internet $332.75; BEK Com-telephone & internet $333.55; Cole Papers Inc-civic center supplies $176.74; Core & Main LP-driveway castings for storm sewer $4,359.12; County of Burleigh-street tarring oil $5,484.28; Emmons County Auditor-6/9/26 primary election expenses $950.00; Emmons County Record-publishing $393.14; Fireside Office Solutions-office supplies 44.20; IRS-payroll taxes $7,868.96; John Beck Insurance-vehicle, liability, fire & tornado, equipment insurance $24,520.00; KEM Electric Coop-power bill $181.20; KEM Electric Coop-power bill $130.44; Craig Kitzan-civic center maintenance $35.00; Linton Auto Parts-parts, supplies $255.76; Martin Oil-#2 clear diesel $1,649.94; Miscellaneous-spindles for mower $300.00; MDU-power bill $24.15; MDU-power bill $3,628.28; ND-Health, Chemistry-water testing $183.55; ND-Health, Microbiology-water testing $54.00; ND-Health, Microbiology-water testing $54.00; ND League of Cities-membership $1,562.00; ND One Call-locates $22.50; ND One Call-locates $18.00; ND PERS-pension $4,248.76; NDPHIT-employee insurance $6,804.44; ND Rural Water System Assn-membership $295.00; Nodak True Value-supplies $46.99; Payroll $37,796.03; Patriot Fuels-unleaded, premium unleaded $755.58; Patriot Fuels-unleaded, premium unleaded $1,006.25; Rough Rider Industries-various signs $123.48; Sanitation Products-street sweeper parts $7,084.26; Sayler Implement Inc-parts $1,026.35; SCWD-water $10,161.25; Team Lab-mega bugs for lagoon $3,272.00; USPS-postage utility bills $327.57; Verizon Wireless-cellphone & iPad plan $70.39; Francis Wald-Civic Center maintenance $245.00; Francis Wald-Civic Center maintenance $735.00; Wald Heating & Air-labor $170.00; Walworth County Landfill-landfill fees $3,573.41;Walworth County Landfill-landfill fees $3,617.62.
A motion to approve selling Parcels 52-0001-00018-000 and 52-0001-00019-000 to David Flegel and Parcel 52-0001-00021-010 to Tim & Malia Pearson for the cost of the 24-1 Special Assessments and the closing costs was made by Travis Dockter and seconded by Eric Schmidt. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion to approve Gaming Site Authorizations for the Linton Lions Club from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 at Country Climate, Green Lantern and Happy Hour was made by Randall Meidinger and seconded by James Gartner. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried
Other discussion was held on replacing Christmas lights, diagonal striping on streets and policing.
A motion to elect Wayne Ehley as president was made by James Gartner and seconded by Travis Dockter. Motion carried 5-0 with Ehley abstaining.
A motion to elect James Gartner as Vice President was made by Shane Jahner and seconded by Travis Dockter. Motion carried 5-0 with Gartner abstaining.
A motion to approve the committees and appointments was made by James Gartner, seconded by Eric
Schmidt. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
Committees: Buildings, Community Center, Civic Center–Randall Meidinger, Shane Jahner; Board of Health–Wayne Ehley, Travis Dockter, EC Public Health; Cemetery–Travis Dockter, Eric Schmidt; Garbage–Wayne Ehley, James Gartner; Forestry-Brian Jacob; Police–Brian Jacob, Travis Dockter, Shane Jahner; Streets–Eric Schmidt, Shane Jahner; Water & Sewer–Randall Meidinger, James Gartner; Airport–Randall Meidinger; Library–James Gartner; LIDC–Randall Meidinger, Brian Jacob; County Zoning & Planning- Wayne Ehley, Eric Schmidt.
Appointments: Assessor-Emmons County Director of Tax Equalization; Attorney-Joseph Hanson; Engineer-AJ Tuck; Auditor-Sharon Jangula;
A motion to approve signature rights for Mayor Brian Jacob, President Wayne Ehley and Auditor Sharon Jangula at BNC National Bank and Unison Bank was made by James Gartner and seconded by Eric Schmidt. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. Daniel Imdieke will be removed from the current signature list and replaced by Brian Jacob.
The next City Council meeting will be held on Monday, August 3, 2026 at 5:00 pm.
A motion to adjourn was made by James Gartner. Meeting adjourned.
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