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
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]
More Meetings
- USD 362 SCHOOL BOARD - Tuesday, October 17, 2023
- LINN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - Monday, October 2, 2023
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- BLUE MOUND CITY COUNCIL - Monday, October 2, 2023
- 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
Commissioners appoint new county counselor
The Linn County Commissioners held several interviews in executive session following their meeting on Monday, Apr. 15, for the position of county counselor, legal advisor to the Board of County Commissioners. This week the commissioners appointed Mark Hagen, of Hagen Law Offices,... [More]
La Cygne accepts desludging cost
Biosolid removal at lagoons part of major sewer project La Cygne city leaders have accepted a cost for desludging at two of the city’s three wastewater lagoons. In a unanimous action at their regular meeting last Wednesday, the council approved $412,400 for... [More]
USD 362 sets capacity numbers
District now prepares for lottery applications Prairie View Unified School District 362 has set capacity numbers for the 2024-25 school year. At their monthly meeting April 16, the board of education unanimously adopted capacity of 80 students per grade level at... [More]
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SPORTS
Prairie View softball goes 4-2 in busy week
The Prairie View softball team played three double-headers this past week. On April 15 they hosted Paola and swept the Panthers 16-7 and 8-7. Then on April 16 they traveled to Osage City and split against them losing the first game 4-10 and winning the second 6-3. On April 18... [More]
Pleasanton baseball sweeps St. Paul and Oswego
The Pleasanton baseball team recently played league foes St. Paul and Oswego and swept them each in double-headers. On April 15 the team traveled to St. Paul and won both games 13-1 and 16-3 and then on April 22 they hosted Oswego and won both games 15-0 and 17-2. In the... [More]
More Sports
- Prairie View track has strong performance at Anderson County
- Jayhawk track wins Pleasanton Invitational
- Pleasanton track hosts home invitational
- Jayhawk softball sweeps Crest
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- Pleasanton baseball routs Yates Center
- Pleasanton baseball starts season 4-0
- Jayhawk softball sweeps Central Heights, splits against Uniontown