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

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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