APPROVED JUNE 3, 2024 LINTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

The meeting was called to order by City Council President Wayne Ehley on Monday, June 3, 2024 at 5:00 pm. Upon roll call, the following council members were present: James Gartner; Brian Jacob, Randall Meidinger; Travis Dockter. Absent: Mayor Daniel Imdieke, Council Member Dennis Morris. Also Present: City Attorney Joseph Hanson, Public Works Director Tyler Gross, City Administrator/Auditor Sharon Jangula, Deputy Auditor Joy Bosch.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

A motion to approve the May 6, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes was made by Brian Jacob, seconded by James Gartner. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.

Sheriff Gary Sanders informed the council that the current law enforcement contract between Emmons County and the City of Linton will be ceasing at the end of this year and he will not be seeking to renew the contract. He said there will continue to be law enforcement and the sheriff's department will still respond to crimes of people and property.

AJ Tuck, Aiden Kelly and Mara Dalton with Moore Engineering addressed the council regarding the city-wide street improvement project. After discussion regarding details of the project, the following action was taken:

A motion to approve and adopt a Resolution Creating Street Improvement District No. 2024-1 was made by James Gartner and seconded by Travis Dockter. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.

A motion to approve and adopt a Resolution Directing Engineer to Prepare Report for Street Improvement District 2024-1 was made by Travis Dockter and seconded by Brian Jacob. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.

A motion to approve and adopt a Resolution Approving Engineer's Report for Street Improvement District 2024-1 was made by Brian Jacob and seconded by Randall Meidinger. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. The engineer's preliminary opinion of probable cost for the project is $3,921,580.00.

A motion to approve and adopt a Resolution Declaring Work Necessary for Street Improvement District 2024-1 was made by Randall Meidinger and seconded by Travis Dockter. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.

There will be a Public Information Meeting on June 18, 2024 at 7:30 pm at the Linton Community Center regarding the 2024-1 Street Improvement Project. Moore Engineering representatives will present information on the condition of the streets and the proposed improvements.

AJ Tuck, Moore Engineering addressed the council regarding the storm sewer pipe which runs from 1st St. SE to Broadway. He explained over the years joints on the concrete pipe have flexed and moved with the ground. This movement has caused some of the joints to break creating voids and settlements around the outside of the pipe which is causing surface settlement and small sink-holes in some areas. Mr. Tuck explained the pipe has been televised and inspected by CC Steel and the company submitted a proposal to line the pipe for $184,350.00. The relining has a 5-year warranty with a 50-year life span.

Mr. Tuck went on to discuss an area of 1st St. SE to Broadway to Highway 83 which is now included in the floodplain with the recent FEMA map revisions. Based on surveys, studies and modeling used in the mapping revision process, the city's storm sewer system cannot handle the amount of water coming into town from Horner's Ravine and overland flooding could occur.

Mr. Tuck presented a proposal for Moore Engineering to do a Storm Sewer Study to study the effectiveness of the existing storm sewer infrastructure in the area referred to as Horner's Ravine, then crossing 2nd St. SE, then crossing 1st St. SE, to Broadway, and piping to the outlets located near Aspen Avenue and Highway 83. If needed, the study will identify alternative solutions to alleviate flooding in the area specified. If all phases of the study are completed, the fee for the study is estimated to be $79,400.00. He said there may be up to a 60% grant available to help fund the project.

After discussion, a motion to move forward with the study and apply for a grant from the State Water Commission to help cost share the study was made by Randall Meidinger and seconded by James Gartner. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.

Mr. Tuck explained the storm sewer cement pipe between 1st St. SE and Broadway St. is part of the storm sewer system which drains the water from Horner's Ravine. He said a discussion will be held with the State Water Commission to determine potential funding options for the Storm Sewer Study and the repair of the Storm Sewer Pipe.

A motion to approve Building Permit Applications: 24-24 Urban Silbernagel-move 3 stall garage; 24-25 Mark Huntington-replace windows; 24-27 Willie Ibach-cement work (sidewalk); 24-28 Richard Spaeth-steel roofing; 24-29 Gunnar Hanson-replace windows, exterior painting; 24-30 Terrence Vetter-install fence; 24-31 Emmons County-remodel interior of Courthouse, exterior sandstone steps; add concrete pad & ADA ramps; 24-32 Scott Schmidt-cement work; 24-33 Bauman Financial-replace windows; and approve contingent on inspection of steel material 24-26 Paul Eckdahl-replace roofing & siding was made by James Gartner, seconded by Brian Jacob. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.

A motion to approve Special Event Permit to Sell Alcoholic Beverages for Linton's 125th Anniversary Celebration: to Green Lantern on the sidewalk/boulevard located at 216 Broadway St. N from July 3 to July 6, 2024; to Country Climate on the sidewalk/boulevard located at 103 Broadway St. N from July 3 to July 7, 2024 was made by Travis Dockter, seconded by Brian Jacob. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.

A motion to approve Gaming Permit Applications: 24-02 American Legion R. Richardson Post #54, for a raffle from 7/1/24 to 6/20/25. Raffle will be he held on last business day monthly; 24-03 Church of St. Anthony, for a bingo & raffle on 9/15/24 was made by James Gartner, seconded by Travis Dockter.

A motion to approve the payment of bills was made by Brian Jacob, seconded by Randall Meidinger. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried. Ameritas-dental insurance $468.80; City of Bismarck-landfill fees $4,870.25; County of Burleigh-tar $1,001.48; D&E Supply Company-comm. center mats $325.05; Elan Financial Services-credit card payment $831.25; Emmons Co Sheriff's Dept.-policing $3,333.33; Emmons County Record-publishing & receipt books $582.65; Ferguson Waterworks-water meter $890.00; Fastenal-public works employee clothing $212.49; Fireside Office Solutions-office supplies $60.45; IRS-payroll taxes $5,623.54; Joseph Hanson-legal fees $404.50; KEM Electric-power $219.96; K&H Electric-supplies $306.25; Linton Auto Parts- supplies $482.40; Linton Concrete-rocks $103.25; Moore Engineering-engineering fees $24,584.53; MDU-power bill $3,108.85; Nardini Fire Equipment-yearly fire extinguisher inspection $404.00; ND One Call-utility locates $24.85; ND PERS-May pension $4,042.25; NDPHIT-employee insurance-$8,977.90; ND Rural Water System Assn-membership $265.00; ND Dept of Transportation-tar $3,830.50; Nodak True Value-supplies $70.44; Payroll $21,349.97; Riteway Business Forms-utility postcards $635.34; SCWD-water $5,137.60; Team Lab-tar $2,462.50; Twin City Roofing-comm. center roof repairs $783.00; USPS-P.O box rent $120.00; Verizon Wireless-cellphone & iPad plan $69.62; Verizon Wireless-cellphone & iPad plan $69.62.

A motion to approve the May 2024 Monthly Financial Report was made by James Gartner, seconded by Travis Dockter. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.

A motion to approve a request from Gary Hulm to purchase the N1/2 of Lot 4, Block 21, Hunter's First Addition for $1,000.00, and approve a request from Willie Ibach to purchase the S1/2 of Lot 4 and the N1/2 of Lot 3, Block 21, Hunter's First Addition for $2,000.00 with all closing costs paid by the buyers was made by Randall Meidinger and seconded by Brian Jacob. Unanimous aye vote; motion carried.

The next regular meeting will be held on Monday, July 1, 2024 at 5:00 pm.

A motion to adjourn was made by James Gartner, seconded by Brian Jacob. Meeting adjourned.

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