Members of the Blue Mound city council met on Monday, March 6, for their regular monthly meeting. The council discussed the unfinished business pertaining to filling the vacant council position left by Shelley Collette, who resigned earlier this year. City clerk Max Krull explained to the board that, according to the League of Municipalities, the council has 60 days to fill the position; if they are unable to reach a consensus, they must have a special election. 

Krull further explained that the council vote for the individual recommended by the mayor does not have to be 100 percent, just majority. However, the mayor’s vote counts on this specific case. If the council cannot reach a majority vote, they must pass a resolution explaining why they were not voted in. If the resolution is not done within 45 days, the person originally recommended by the mayor will assume the council seat.

Krull noted it had already been 30 days since the mayor, Russell Beth, had recommended Marri Krupco for the council seat. After a discussion by the council, a vote was held and Krupco was voted onto the city council. She will be sworn into office at the April meeting.

Council members discussed sewage drains; Krull stated maintenance would get started prior to spring rains. He included that part of the project would be paid for with ARPA grant money, as there would be some pieces within the system that need replaced.

The council was updated on the progress of the water study grant, which is nearing completion. If approved, the grant would include, among other improvements, a new city water tower. Krull noted that they were still waiting on studies to be completed for the sewer study grant.

Mayor Russell Beth informed the council that there are three or four places on the city dam showing erosion due to people driving their recreational vehicles on it. Krull stated he would talk to Don George on advice on who to talk to concerning the issue.

In other business, the council approved minutes of the previous meeting and payment of bills in the amount of $68,720.84.

MEETINGS

LINN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - Monday, October 23, 2023

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The Linn County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, Oct. 23, and began their weekly meeting with the approval of the minutes of the last meeting followed by the approval of claims in the amount of $272,818.97. Linn County Rural Fire Chief Randy Hegwald presented... [More]

LA CYGNE CITY COUNCIL - Wednesday, October 18, 2023

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Among actions at the regular La Cygne council meeting last Wednesday, Oct. 18, was a split vote in which the city accepts a draft agreement for title search and warranty deed preparation of seven lots at 402 S. Broadway in exchange for absorbing a $16,400 house demolition bill.... [More]

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

Commissioners discuss effects of city disbandment of fire department

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Blue Mound discusses financing options for water tower project

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Members of the Blue Mound City Council heard from Tom Fingers of Midwest Assistance Program and Joey McLiney from McLiney and Company concerning options for financing the water tower on Monday, May 5, for their regular monthly meeting.   The city has received a grant... [More]

La Cygne leaders contemplate sales tax adjustment

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SPORTS

Prairie View track has a great day as they host home invitational

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The Prairie View track team hosted their home invitational on May 1. The Buffalos did very well as the girls won the meet with a score of 142 and the boys placed second with a score of 92. Central Heights won the meet for the boys with a score of 103. Once again, the Buffalos... [More]

Jayhawk track places top three at Prairie View

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The Jayhawk Linn track team traveled to Prairie View on May 1 to compete in the Prairie View Invitational.  The Hawks did well at the event as the girls placed second overall with 124 points while the boys placed third overall with 89 points. Here are the individual... [More]

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