Council members for the city of Blue Mound met on Monday, August 7 for both their annual budget hearing, followed by their regular monthly meeting. 

The annual budget hearing was called to order. There being no public in attendance, the hearing was the closed with no further discussion.

The regular meeting was then called to order. Max Krull updated the council on the installation of the sewer manholes being replaced. One has been completed and the other one will be done within the next week or so. Krull did explain there were some issues on the first one fitting properly. Council advised that they needed to ensure pieces were correct before ordering more.

Krull also shared with the council the recipients of the water grant the city applied for should be announced by the first of September.

The council then heard from Chris Martin, from the Linn County Technology Department. Martin informed the council that the county was interested in using the old cable TV tower located near the water tower. The county, who is in the process of upgrading their radio systems for first responders, would like to use the tower due to its location within the county.

Martin continued by stating the county would dismantle any old wiring, etc., and would need a new electric meter installed. The council voted and approved for the county to use the old tower. 

In other business, council members approved the following: minutes from the previous meeting; payment of bills in the amount of $62,131.68; annual audit; the 2024 budget as presented; and the moving of the September meeting to Tuesday, September 5, due to the Labor Day holiday. 

MEETINGS

LINN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - Monday, October 23, 2023

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LA CYGNE CITY COUNCIL - Wednesday, October 18, 2023

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LINN VALLEY CITY COUNCIL - Monday, October 23, 2023

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The Linn Valley City Council held its bi-monthly meeting at 7:00 PM on Monday, October 23, 2023, with Mayor Cindy Smith presiding and all council members present.    Following approval of the October 9th and October 14th meeting minutes, Mayor Smith opened the floor... [More]

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NEWS

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of La Cygne, Linn County

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Pleasanton PD makes drug arrest during domestic call

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  On July 24 officers with the Pleasanton Police Department responded to a call for an ongoing domestic issue at 605 E. 5th Street in Cabin 3 with the assistance of the Linn County Sheriff’s Office. During the ensuing investigation, it was found that the... [More]

Commissioners review departmental budgets

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SEKMHC budget cut   During the July 28 meeting, the Linn County Commissioners reviewed several departmental budgets. Discussions began with Linn County Sheriff James Akes. Sheriff Akes explained to commissioners that initially he had budgeted extra hours to cover... [More]

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SPORTS

Pleasanton trapshooting team shows grit at National Championship

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Eight members of the Pleasanton Trapshooting Team traveled to Mason, Mich., last week to compete in the USA Clay Target League National Championship. Five members participated in the team event, and all eight competed individually. The team was among 264 qualified teams competing... [More]

Blue Mound softball earns second place at Crest

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The Blue Mound girls’ coach pitch team 1 places second at the TRL girls’ coach pitch tournament at Colony. The tournament took place from July 7 to July 9.

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