Downloadable copy of minutes: June 2, 2025 Meeting
June 2, 2025
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Tim Meyer. Council Members present Sandy Hoff, LyDell Mairs, Ben Gemar Jordan Matzke and Rob Waletzko joined via Zoom. Guests present were Eric King, Lynn Kaspari – Ransom County Gazette, Janna Miller, Jon Oien, Jerry Gemar, Jeff Leadbetter, Tracy Eslinger – Moore Engineering, Fallon Kelly, Todd Anderson, Sye Olson, Shane & Jessica Radtke, Adam Schultz, Scott Smyth, Nicole Gentzkow, Ben Halstenson, Jason Enger, Greg Schwab, Marlene Dahl, Neil Olerud, Justin Fryer, Jason Kunze, Tim Huether, Josh Differding. Jo Stulz and Dylan Thomes joined via Zoom.
MOTION – Mairs SECOND – Matzke
To approve the minutes of the May 5 meeting. All Aye
Discussion was held regarding County Road 6 with County Commissioners and County attorney.
MOTION – Waletzko SECOND – Mairs All Aye
Instruct Jeff Leadbetter, City attorney, along with Fallon Kelly – Ransom County attorney if necessary to establish a legal opinion on the responsibility of County Road 6. And to perform case studies to find similarities of other roads that are City/County owned. Jeff noted that the timeframe could be 2-4 months for completion.
Jerry Gemar updated on the 902 Forest St house condemnation. Also reported that Joe Aberle is still working on the condemned property at 602 Oak St with some improvement.
MOTION – Matzke SECOND – Gemar
To approve the police report. All Aye
MOTION – Matzke SECOND – Mairs
To approve the event security contract as proposed. All Aye
MOTION – Gemar SECOND – Mairs
To approve Jon to create a animal impoundment contract with a local Vet service. All Aye
MOTION – Gemar SECOND – Matzke
To approve the public works report. All Aye
Eric reported that Oak Street manhole repair will begin toward the end of the week.
MOTION – Mairs SECOND – Hoff
To approve the SCADA contract with AE2S. All Aye
MOTION – Hoff SECOND – Gemar
To approve the auditor’s report. All Aye
MOTION – Gemar SECOND – Matzke
Instruct Kristina to reach out to the interested parties for the property on bids at 302 Rose St to offer the opportunity to place a bid. If no bids, publish an ad for demolition of the property. All Aye
Tracy Eslinger gave updates on projects: CO2 tank, lift station upgrades, utility improvement project, well replacement.
MOTION – Gemar SECOND – Waletzko All Aye
To approve CAP #2 Payment of $145,683 to Naastad Brothers, Inc.
MOTION – Gemar SECOND – Matzke All Aye
To approve engineering work for Prairie View Drive.
MOTION – Gemar SECOND – Hoff All Aye
To approve engineering contract amendment #1 for Prairie View in the amount of $91,450.
MOTION – Waletzko SECOND – Hoff
To pay up to $30,000 in engineering costs for the West Wood addition road project. Funds will be deducted from reserves. Nay – Mairs
All others aye
MOTION – Mairs SECOND – Gemar
To approve payment of $293,567.28 to Moore Engineering for Project 20337. All Aye
MOTION – Matzke SECOND – Hoff
To approve the renaissance zone application for The Cattleman’s Club for new owners Ben & Tyann Gemar. All Aye
Gemar abstained
MOTION – Hoff SECOND – Matzke
To approve the request from The Cattleman’s Club for up to $20,000 for the Flex Pace program. All Aye
Gemar abstained
Jerry Gemar, LV&EB representative reported on Lisbon Civic & Commerce responsibilities of Main Street flag and beautification grant process.
Kristina reported that the seal coat project on the airport runway will begin in August.
MOTION – Gemar SECOND – Matzke All Aye
To approve 2025-4 transient license for Doodling Dixie’s.
MOTION – Hoff SECOND – Mairs All Aye
To approve Bronco Boosters site authorization for the Cattleman’s Club. Gemar abstained
MOTION – Matzke SECOND – Hoff All Aye
To approve liquor license 2025-1 name of ownership change. Gemar abstained
MOTION – Hoff SECOND – Waletzko All Aye
To approve off-site liquor licenses to the Cattleman’s Club: Gemar abstained
July 26, 4pm-2am Cattleman’s Club, wedding reception @ Ransom County Expo
Sept 27, 4pm-2am Cattleman’s Club, wedding reception @ Ransom County Expo
GAMING PERMITS APPROVED BY AUDITOR OFFICE
2025-24 JM Aerial, Raffle – 6/28/2025
2025-25 Knights of Columbus, Sports pool – 9/1/2025-12/29/2025
2025-26 Lisbon Park District, Bingo – 6/17/2025
BUILDING PERMITS APPROVED BY CODE ADMINISTRATOR
3209 Corey Gale, 1106 Elm St – Concrete driveway
3210 Kim Mark, 306 Jackson Ave W – Garage siding
3211 John Welton, 2 Riverside Dr – Deck
3212 Blaine Black, 304 Forest St – Windows
July 2025 City council will meet on 7/7.
MOTION – Gemar SECOND – Hoff All Aye
To approve the bills:
| -98459 | HEARTLAND PAYMENT SYSTEMS | 128.64 | 19774 | S | LISBON CIVIC & COMMERCE | 5000.00 |
| -98458 | DICKEY RURAL NETWORKS | 120.67 | 19775 | S | PIPE DETECTIVES | 94599.35 |
| -98457 | DICKEY RURAL NETWORKS | 76.25 | 19776 | S | BOBCAT | 390.00 |
| -98456 | CITY OF LISBON | 394.79 | 19777 | S | FERGUSON WATERWORKS #2516 | 527.73 |
| -98455 | FATMAN TRASH, LLC | 29745.71 | 19778 | S | DAKOTA PUMP & CONTROL, INC. | 734.00 |
| -98454 | DICKEY RURAL NETWORKS | 879.21 | 19779 | S | CHEMCO | 459.25 |
| -98453 | CASS COUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE | 61.96 | 19780 | S | GRAYMONT (WI) LLC | 6220.03 |
| -98452 | CASS COUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE | 317.91 | 19781 | S | HAWKINS, INC. | 1851.68 |
| -98451 | VERIZON WIRELESS | 370.25 | 19782 | S | NORTHERN IMPROVEMENT | 4687.04 |
| -98450 | VERIZON WIRELESS | 125.09 | 19783 | S | ETHANOL PRODUCTS, LLC | 872.34 |
| -98449 | BANK OF NORTH DAKOTA | 111134.81 | 19784 | S | SANITATION PRODUCTS, INC | 403.73 |
| 19743 | JARED CHRISTENSEN | 100.00 | 19785 | S | TEAM LABORATORY CHEMICAL CORP LLC | 3825.00 |
| 19745 | 5:9 WOOD WORKS | 5805.00 | 19786 | S | USA BLUE BOOK | 909.63 |
| 19746 | BREMER TRUST NA | 381.44 | 19787 | S | LISBON CIVIC & COMMERCE | 975.00 |
| 19747 | DAKOTA WATER SOLUTIONS | 78.00 | 19788 | S | DEPARTMENT OF ENVIORNMENTAL QUALITY | 40.78 |
| 19748 | LOFFLER | 97.25 | 19789 | S | JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL | 600.00 |
| 19749 | THE WINDOW MAN | 35.00 | 19790 | S | CASH – STARTING CONSESSIONS CASH | 210.00 |
| 19750 | CITY OF FARGO | 288.00 | 19791 | S | CITY OF LISBON | 18128.24 |
| 19751 | WELTON’S TIRE SERVICE | 153.90 | 19792 | S | THE HOME SHOP | 931.35 |
| 19752 | NAPA AUTO PARTS | 13.99 | 19793 | S | ISLAND PARK TOWNSHIP | 1114.10 |
| 19753 | B & L PLUMBING & EXCAVATING | 400.00 | 19794 | S | COMPUTER EXPRESS | 440.00 |
| 19754 | MIDWEST PEST CONTROL | 2500.00 | 19795 | S | OVERN ELECTRIC | 2500.00 |
| 19755 | NORTH DAKOTA ONE CALL, INC. | 15.00 | 19796 | S | D. EXCAVATING Inc. | 40000.00 |
| 19756 | LEADBETTER LAW OFFICE | 2705.75 | 19797 | S | KOTACO | 553.03 |
| 19757 | LISBON CIVIC & COMMERCE | 2979.66 | 19798 | S | MONTE KRCHNAVY | 33.70 |
| 19758 | LISBON CIVIC & COMMERCE | 5000.00 | 19799 | S | WARREN JOHNSON | 407.02 |
| 19759 | HENDRICKSON ENTERPRISES | 2500.00 | 19800 | S | RIVERSIDE BUILDING CENTER | 2199.57 |
| 19760 | HI WAY ROLLER CAR CLUB | 2235.00 | 19801 | S | ZIMMERMAN CONTRACTING | 0.00 |
| 19761 | CHS DAKOTA PLAINS AG | 370.00 | 19802 | S | VOEGELE INSURANCE SERVICES | 1220.75 |
| 19762 | ELISE MEYER | 37.50 | 19803 | S | ADVANCED ENGINEERING & ENVIROMENTAL SERV | 41720.00 |
| 19763 | ADVANCED ENGINEERING & ENVIROMENTAL SERV | 51580.00 | 19806 | S | POSTMASTER | 246.51 |
| 19765 | ALEX AIR APPARATUS 2 LLC | 278.43 | 19807 | S | DON R KRASSIN | 344.00 |
| 19766 | ELECTRO WATCHMAN INC | 22088.00 | 19808 | S | GORDY’S GRILL N FILL | 382.02 |
| 19767 | TEAL’S MARKET | 151.12 | 19809 | S | EASTON BERGEMANN | 345.00 |
| 19768 | WARREN JOHNSON | 579.13 | 19810 | S | LAKE AGASSIZ WATER AUTHORITY | 250.00 |
| 19769 | MONTE KRCHNAVY | 80.00 | 19811 | S | LISBON TRUE VALUE | 449.50 |
| 19770 | SHEYENNE GREENHOUSE INC | 3643.04 | 19812 | S | JERRY GEMAR | 581.39 |
| 19771 | CASH – STARTING CONSESSIONS CASH | 400.00 | 19813 | S | ANGIE WALETZKO | 56.25 |
| 19772 | OTTERTAIL POWER COMPANY | 10625.10 | 19814 | S | EDND | 225.00 |
| 19773 | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPT. | 1569.50 | 19815 | S | NAASTAD BROTHERS, INC. | 16425.00 |
Meeting Adjourned at 8:10pm
ATTEST:
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TIM MEYER, MAYOR
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KRISTINA L DICK – AUDITOR