The meeting was called to order by Mayor Brian Jacob on Monday, October 5, 2026 at 5:00 pm. Upon roll call, the following council members were present: James Gartner, Shane Jahnner, Randall Meidinger, Wayne Ehley. Absent: Travis Dockter, Eric Schmidt. Also in attendance were Attorney Joe Hanson, Administrator/Auditor Sharon Jangula, Public Works Director Tyler Gross.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
A motion to approve the September 8, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes was made by Wayne Ehley, seconded by Shane Jahner. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
Public Comments / Visitors: None
The second reading of Ordinance 2026-09-01 Granting to KEM Electric Cooperative, Inc a Franchise and Right to Construct, Maintain and Operate was held. A motion to approve Ordinance 2026-09-01 was made by Randall Meidinger, seconded by James Gartner. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion to approve building permit applications was made by Wayne Ehley, seconded by Shane Jahner. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. Building Permit Applications: 26-45 Linton Assembly of God-placement of Conex container; 26-46 Ronald Ryckman-re-shingle.
A motion to approve Gaming Permit Applications was made by James Gartner, seconded by Shane Jahner. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. Gaming Permit Application: 26-13 American Legion Dan R. Richardson Post #54-raffle 11/30/26; 26-14 Voices for Lake Oahe-raffle 5/1/27.
A motion to approve Special Event Permits allowing the sale of alcoholic beverages was made by James Gartner, seconded by Shane Jahner. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. Special Event Permits: Green Lantern at McCrory Parking Lot for Chili Cook-off on 10/10/26; Happy Hour at Linton Civic Center for Light Up the Night on 11/27/26.
A motion to approve the September 2026 Monthly Financial Report was made by Wayne Ehley, seconded by Shane Jahner. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
A motion to approve the payment of bills was made by James Gartner, seconded by Wayne Ehley. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. Ameritas- dental & vision insurance $730.08; Auto Value Parts Stores-supplies $131.31; Banyon Data Systems-software & IT support $2,325.00; BEK Communication-phone & internet $338.20; Butler Machinery Company-supplies $11.85; Dakota Pump & Control Co.-service call $1,170.00; Elan Financial Services-credit card payments $2,757.89; Emmons County Record-publishing $428.26; Fireside Office Solutions-office supplies $124.16; Force America Distributing-parts $313.92; IRS-payroll taxes $4,869.99; Jack’s Electric & Trenching-street light repair $80.00; Joseph Hanson-legal fees $1,155.00; KEM Electric-electricity $122.76; Linton Auto Parts-supplies $204.94; Linton Lions Club-community calendar listing $50.00; Martin Oil diesel-$5,438.72; MDU-power bill $4,120.56; ND PERS-pension $4,248.76; ND-Health, Chemistry-water testing $183.55; ND-Health, Microbiology-water testing $54.00; NDPHIT-employee insurance $6,804.44; Payroll $23,650.95; Patriot Fuels-unleaded, premium unleaded $447.87; Rath & Mehrer-audit fees $ 24,000.00; Rough Rider Industries-street signs $2,249.24; Sayler Implement Inc-supplies $130.58; SCWD-water $21,221.75; Twin City Roofing- roof repair $554.00; USDA-13-1 water project loan payment $11,024.47; USDA-sewer project loan payment $1,000.00; USDA-13-1 water project loan payment $7,208.90; USDA-13-1 water project loan payment $18,829.47; USPS-postage utility bills $162.95; Verizon Wireless-cellphone & iPad plan $70.39; Francis Wald-Civic Center maintenance $735.00; Walworth County Landfill- landfill fees $3,538.05; Wangler’s Tree Service-tree removal $5,776.00.
Mayor Jacob asked if there were any other items needing to be addressed or comments from the public at this time. There were none.
At 5:30 p.m. the Public Hearing was held regarding the 2027 City Budget. There were no oral or written comments from the public regarding the budget. During discussion, it was noted there were no changes made to the Preliminary Budget which was approved at the August 3, 2026 meeting.
A motion to adopt the 2027 Budget & Annual Tax Levy was made by Randall Meidinger, seconded by Wayne Ehley. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. The tax levy is as follows: General Fund-$188,172.00; Cemetery Fund-$5,816.00; JDA-$6,500.00; Library-$11,981.00; Airport-$11,900.00.
A Public Hearing was held for the Linton Park Board 2027 Budget. The budget was presented by Jangula with Park Board Members Mark Weber & Tyler Gross available to answer questions. The budget showed a Tax Levy of $97,731.00; Other Income of $90,000.00; expenditures of $215,364.00. It was noted cash reserves will be used to pay the budgeted deficit. There were no comments or questions from the public.
Gross informed the council that the sewer main near the intersection of Sampson Ave & 2nd St. SE could not be relined due to the poor condition of a portion of the pipe. A local contractor will be contacted to fix the pipe so the relining can be completed.
Gross informed the council that Glenn Holzer has submitted his resignation effective mid-December. He said Glenn is interested in continuing maintenance of the interior of the Community Center which take approximately 8 hours per week. After discussion, there was general consensus to advertise an opening for a public works position on a part-time basis with benefits.
A motion to approve using the WSI grant of $10,000 to purchase office chairs, sweeper attachment and lift tool was made by James Gartner, seconded by Shane Jahner. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.
Other discussion: more signage on walk-bike path indicating motorized vehicles are not allowed, this includes golf carts and ATVs; sidewalks in need of repair; eliminating the city’s Extraterritorial Jurisdiction; delivery and payment options of the loader; community center roof repair; public nuisance properties.
The next City Council meeting will be held on Monday, November 2, 2026 at 5:00 pm.
A motion to adjourn was made by James Gartner. Meeting adjourned.
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