Council members for the city of Blue Mound met on Tuesday, July 5, for their regular monthly meeting. City Clerk Max Krull informed the council he would be meeting with the county treasurer on July 6 to discuss the city’s budget. Krull noted the city may need to consider the revenue neutral rate, and reminded the council that the county would not be distributing funds to each city within the county like they have done the previous few years. Due to this fact, the city may have to raise utilities, even if they don’t necessarily want to do so.

Council members discussed how this deficit may impact their budget, and what they could do with the budget without raising taxes. Krull told council members he would know more after his meeting with the treasurer.

Council members also discussed the issue of semi tractor trailers being parked on the side of the streets. Council member Paul Moeller noted he had looked into state laws, etc. The places the semis are parked are blocking views, right-of-ways, and damaging streets. Due to one semi having a cattle trailer attached, there have also been complaints on smells from the trailer. The council will contact the owners of the semis; and, hopefully find an easy solution.

The council also approved the following: minutes of the June 6 regular meeting; minutes of the June 16 special meeting; and minutes of the June 28 special meeting. Also approved was the payment of bills in the amount of $41,027.99.

During the special meeting held on June 16, the council approved the following: CMB special license for the Sunflower Saloon for July 2 and July 3; and the bid on a vac tank and trailer on Purple Wave with a max bid of $9,000 plus auction fees.

During the special meeting held on June 28, the council approved the following: to bid on a bucket truck on Purple Wave with a maximum bid of $18,000 plus auction fees.

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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During the Public Works report at the May 5 meeting Linn County Commissioners heard a brief report on mutual aid agreements for the Linn County Rural Fire Department and what effect the possible disbandment of the Pleasanton Fire Department will have on the county. District... [More]

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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After bond defeasance, election would be required to alter stated fund focus   By all appearances, La Cygne voters may not be far away from seeing a ballot proposal to alter the stated focus for one of its two 1-cent city sales taxes. Information at the two regular... [More]

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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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