The Linn Valley City Council held its bi-monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, with Mayor Cindy Smith presiding and all council members present.  

After a lengthy discussion, the council approved Ordinance No. 245 by a vote of four to one, with Council Member Michael Hemphill voting against the measure.  The ordinance establishes the requirements for connecting to the city’s Public Water System and the regulations for furnishing water to city residents.  Under this ordinance, all property owners with existing water and/or sewer tanks will be required, at their own expense, to make connection with the public water main.  The ordinance also stipulates that all existing water tanks must be decommissioned, also at the owner’s expense, and that removal and disposal of the tanks must be completed in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.  The connection fees will be set at a later date by resolution.  Further details concerning Ordinance No.245 can be found on the city’s website.

Codes Enforcement Officer Don Hastings reported that just four building permits were issued in January, with no permits issued for new residences. 

Public Safety Director Corey Murrison reported on Police Department activity in the city during the past month, including one arrest for Fleeing and Eluding, two arrests for Possession of Narcotics and one arrest for Criminal Possession of a Firearm.   There were five reports for Burglary Theft and two arrests made.  Murrison noted that the city’s new patrol car has been delivered and placed in service, and that the new car and body cameras have arrived and been installed.  

The fire department responded to four medical calls in Linn Valley; as well as, two medical calls and one grass fire in Miami County.  

City Clerk Karen Siffring presented the January 2023 Financial Report which included General Fund income of $363,912, including the first Ad Valorem/taxes check of $336,493.  Expenses for the month were $45,190.  The council voted to approve the payment of expense vouchers totaling $223,763 for the month of January.

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

Linn County News website gets new update

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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

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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

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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’

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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

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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

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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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