In addition to hearing about options for marketing a city-owned residential lot, a report located elsewhere in this issue, La Cygne councilmen also approved an annual city insurance premium of $66,067 to Truly Insurance, La Cygne.
At their regular meeting last Wednesday, March 15, the council approved the payment, a $2,916 increase from last year’s, on a 4-0 vote, with Jerome Mitzner not present.
Noting only one available quote to consider, Danny Curtis, council president, alluded to discussion a year ago about having multiple quotes.
Jodi Wade, city clerk, said that EMC Insurance is “the predominate underwriter in the municipal world.” She said a change in company would not produce a different underwriter, “just a different agent.”
In reaching out to other cities, she found only one that is not insured by EMC but rather by an insurance pool that tends to be geared toward large municipalities.
“It’s not just about prices but also about loyalty,” said Wade, noting where a different company, following “a big event, drops you afterward or raises premiums significantly.”
Noting last year’s property valuation increases, Dan Nasalroad, public works superintendent, suggested that “some of our structures maybe we should self insure. You might save enough over time to be able to rebuild fully.” He also suggested that vehicle deductibles be raised to save on premiums.
In other business before the council:
--Mayor Debra Wilson related that advertising for bids for a potential new fire station were let March 6, with a 10 a.m. Thursday pre-bid meeting and the opening of bids at 1 p.m. April 11. Wade anticipates council consideration of a bid award at its 7 p.m. regular meeting April 19.
--In her report, Tina Fenoughty, police chief, said that Achilles Ferrell, full-time police officer, will begin academy training next Monday at the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center, Hutchinson, with a June 30 graduation date.
--As animal control officer, Fenoughty announced that the annual Dog Days veterinary clinic will run from 10 a.m. to noon April 15.
--Wilson announced a “Build Our City” open house from 4-7 p.m. April 12 at the local library’s Swan Room and asked for “as many council members there as possible.”
--Wilson praised Jenn Vogt, deputy city clerk, for her utilization of social media to promote this past Sunday’s downtown Spring Fling Pop Up Shop (small business expo).
--Council action rectified conflicting policy guidelines that will now both state that the role of a council member does not include direct city employee supervision.
--Wade said that the annual in-house audit for the previous fiscal year was conducted last week.
--No public action followed three executive sessions totaling 25 minutes for non-elected personnel individual employees’ performances.
MEETINGS
LA CYGNE CITY COUNCIL - Wednesday, May 17, 2023

In addition to a codes officer resignation and a councilman’s code-violation letter grievance, both reports located elsewhere in this edition, La Cygne city leaders passed Ordinance No. 1510 that codifies a May 3 vote to charge a $200 flat fee for repair costs to damaged... [More]
LINN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - Monday, May 22, 2023

The May 22 meeting of the Linn County Commissioners began with the approval of the minutes of last week’s meeting followed by the approval of claims in the amount of $414,681.39. County Clerk David Lamb noted a need to reschedule the regular meeting on May 29 to Tuesday,... [More]
LINN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - Monday, May 15, 2023

The Linn County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, May 15, and began their meeting with the approval of the minutes of the last meeting and the approval of claims in the amount of $277,912.37. Various department heads reported on numbers and projects for their... [More]
More Meetings
- PARKER CITY COUNCIL - Thursday, May 11, 2023
- USD 362 SCHOOL BOARD - Monday, May 8, 2023
- LINN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - Monday, May 8, 2023
- LA CYGNE CITY COUNCIL - Wednesday, May 3, 2023
- MOUND CITY COUNCIL - Tuesday, May 2, 2023
- PRESCOTT CITY COUNCIL - Monday, May 8, 2023
- USD 346 SCHOOL BOARD - Monday, May 8, 2023
- USD 344 SCHOOL BOARD - Monday, May 8, 2023
NEWS
Memorial Day events in Linn County

Saturday, May 27 Linn Valley Memorial Day ceremony at the memorial at 10 a.m. Prescott Cemetery Memorial Day ceremony at 10:30 a.m.; a potluck lunch will follow at the Community Building in Prescott with the city providing the meat, drinks and table service.... [More]
Tanglewood Lakes gates destroyed by crowd

Frustration has reached a boiling point; frustration from property owners who have had their gate entry cards cut off and frustration from Tanglewood Lakes board members at continued damage they are seeing to lake property. Events reached a heightened state after Kansas State... [More]
Tanglewood incident tops commission meeting

Amid a packed house, Linn County Attorney Burton Harding provided an update for commissioners and the public on an incident that took place at Tanglewood Lakes on Thursday, May 18. Harding stated that on Friday afternoon his office received videos and reports from the Sheriff’s... [More]
More News
- La Cygne codes officer resigns
- SPECIAL: Press release on protest at Tanglewood Lakes
- Click It or Ticket Campaign Reminds Drivers: Buckle Up May 22 - June 4, and Every Day
- SPECIAL: K-152 resurfacing project to begin in late May
- Commissioners approve STARS funding at 1 mill for 2024
- Commercial solar farms top zoning regulation discussions
- Parker to pursue condemnation action
- BREAKING NEWS: Suspect arrested on burglaries; appears in court
SPORTS
Jayhawk softball wins Regional, advances to State

The Jayhawk-Linn softball team competed in the 2-1A Regional tournament hosted by Uniontown on May 15-16. The Hawks won the tournament and earned a sport in the 2A State tournament in Pratt on May 25-26. Jayhawk was the two seed with a 13-3 record and first played the seven... [More]
Lady Buffs win Regional track meet

The Prairie View track team traveled to compete in their 3A Regional meet in Fredonia on May 18. The Regional meets determine who will participate in the State track meet as the top four placers in each event goes to State. The Buffalos sent a total of eight athletes to State,... [More]
More Sports
- Prairie View girls win Pioneer League track meet
- Pleasanton track places fourth in TRL meet
- Jayhawk track places top two at TRL meet
- Prairie View softball 3-0 against Osawatomie and Girard
- Jayhawk softball sweeps Marmaton Valley and splits against Uniontown
- Pleasanton track competes at Humboldt
- Jayhawk boys’ track wins home invitational
- Pleasanton baseball hosts Crest and St. Paul in TRL double-headers