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 water meters.
The ordinance passed on a 4-0 vote, with Jerome Mitzner not present, at the regular council meeting last Wednesday, May 17. Dan Nasalroad, public works superintendent, admitted that some repairs will be less than $200 and some more, but he considers the $200 flat fee as a “break even” for the city.
In a corresponding action, the council approved Resolution No. 454 to amend the city’s fee schedule to reflect the $200 flat meter repair fee.
On another 4-0 vote, the council approved Ordinance No. 1509 that defines a mobile food vehicle. Danny Curtis, council president, asked and received clarification that a current mobile food kitchen operated by Darlene Engert at 1002 E. Market St. is under a conditional use permit and thus independent of the new ordinance. Jodi Wade, city clerk, said the new ordinance primarily pertains to transient vehicles.
A 4-0 vote approved a $750.26 invoice payment to Midwest Engineering Group, Sapulpa, Okla., for professional services between March 19 and April 29 for the water treatment plant settling ponds project.
Another 4-0 vote approved pay application No. 11 to Nowak Construction Co., Inc., Goddard, general contractor for the sewer rehabilitation project, of $6,483.75 for a 31-day work period ending April 20.
However, the council will postpone a $6,825 sewer project change order for concrete work on driveways and sidewalks damaged during the project and since repaired or replaced. Nasalroad questioned about such work also needed new manholes, and Councilman Thomas Capp said a repair contingency “should have been in the bid.”
On a 3-1 vote, with David Brenneman dissenting, the council approved a deed restriction/covenant agreement for city-inherited property at 602 N. 5th St. Nasalroad has since met with a local realtor and is expected to bring a property listing price to the council for their 7 p.m. June 7 regular meeting.
During special projects discussion of the new fire station, Mayor Debra Wilson read that the notice of the $911,900 construction bid award has been signed by both construction contractor Hofer & Hofer & Hofer Associates, Inc., Humboldt, and engineering firm Zingre & Associates, Fort Scott.
During discussion prompted by Burton Harding, city attorney, La Cygne will have a one-year warranty following the project’s substantial completion, and Wade said the mayoral signing of the bid award notice will occur after the city’s reception of performance bonding.
During the council’s street committee report, Wilson urged the committee of Capp and Mitzner to schedule time “to do some preliminary planning for the scope” of a “big street project.” Capp said that the city still has “a lot to talk about stormwater yet.”
In her mayor’s comments, Wilson reminded patrons that any grass over 12 inches in height is subject to a codes violation letter and urged residents to do the mowing.
Wilson also said that dog permits are included in a City Hall binder and said that one of the permits’ purposes is that “we want to be able to find the dog’s owner if an accident happens.”
She also noted that Farmers’ Market is conducted from 4-7 p.m. every Friday at the La Cygne Library’s Swan Room. She reported that the season’s first two markets had been “fairly well attended, with a few vendors every week so far.”
During notes and communications to the council, Wilson noted upcoming Memorial Day weekend events--the library’s summer kickoff block party from noon-4 p.m. Friday, the swimming pool’s season opening at noon Saturday, the La Cygne Historical Society Museum “Notorious” exhibit running through Monday, and Monday’s 10 a.m. Memorial Day service at Oak Lawn Cemetery.
MEETINGS
LINN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - Monday, October 23, 2023

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

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

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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- LINN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - Monday, August 28, 2023
- LINN VALLEY CITY COUNCIL - Monday, August 28, 2023
- USD 344 SCHOOL BOARD - Monday, August 14, 2023
- USD 346 SCHOOL BOARD - Monday, August 14, 2023
NEWS
Linn County News website gets new update

Recently you may have seen our notification on our website or our Facebook page that we were undergoing some changes on our website at www.linncountynews.net. We here at the News are happy to announce those changes are nearly complete. Changes to the website include an easier... [More]
Commissioners vote 1-1 on motion to not exceed revenue neutral

County now required to cut budget to meet the RNR rate BY $837,000 The Linn County commissioners, with Commissioner Jason Hightower absent, began the revenue neutral hearing on Monday, Aug. 25, by welcoming those in the audience and stating the purpose and objective... [More]
Linn Valley looks at option for fire truck purchase, new vehicles

The Linn Valley City Council held a special meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 21, with Mayor Lew Donelson presiding and all council members present except for John Weers. City Attorney James Brun was also present. The meeting began with a presentation by city’s financial... [More]
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SPORTS
Frog gigging a new ‘old sport’

It’s another one of those…So…stories. So, last weekend was an adventure. I’ve gotten involved with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Wild Foods Academy (WFA) that is a pilot program designed to educate many ‘left-0ut’ people’s... [More]
Fishing Derby kicks off at Linn County Fair

The annual Linn County Fair and Rodeo Fishing Derby was held on the morning of Aug. 9. Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks fish biologist Don George has been heading the derby since 1987 and this year was no different. The derby was divided into three age... [More]
Linn County Farm Bureau hosts annual pedal pull

The Linn County Farm Bureau Association hosted the annual kids’ pedal pull on the evening of Aug. 8. Kids 4 to 12 can compete in the event for a chance to earn a spot at the State pedal pull at Hutchinson. Trophies and a place at the State fair was awarded to the... [More]
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- PV Cheer has strong performances at UCA Summer Camp 2025
- Nobodys wins Blue Mound co-ed softball tournament
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