Lyndon, KS

Council

The Lyndon City Council will hold its regular meeting on July 20, 2026, addressing unfinished business including a sewer billing issue at 303 Washington and a demo program at 903 Washington. New business includes waiving the Community Center fee for the Osage County Sheriff's Office, a USDA grant for a vehicle, repairs to a 2026 Ford Explorer, and waiving pool party fees for a community service project. The agenda also includes consent items, staff reports, and an executive session.

• 303 Washington – Sewer Billing Issue
• 903 Washington – Demo Program
• Waiving Community Center Fee for Osage Co Sheriff's Office
• USDA Grant – Vehicle
• 2026 Ford Explorer Repairs

Council

The Lyndon City Council held a special meeting to discuss the 2027 budget. They approved a motion to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate by no more than 1 mill. The council also entered three executive sessions to discuss departmental wages for the budget, but no action was taken after any of them.

• Approved exceeding Revenue Neutral Rate by no more than 1 mill for 2027 budget
• Executive session to discuss departmental wages including City Clerk
• Executive session to discuss departmental wages including Chief of Police
• Adjourned to regular meeting on July 20, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.

Council

The Lyndon City Council approved payments, appointments, and street closures. It paid the final $306,802.49 invoice for the Ash Street Project, appointed two members to the Planning and Zoning Commission, and approved closing Ash Street for a library event. The council also discussed city-facilitated trash service and entered executive sessions on personnel matters.

• Approved $306,802.49 final payment to Killough Construction for Ash Street Project
• Appointed Andrew Decker and Kami Simmons to Planning and Zoning Commission
• Approved closing Ash Street between 6th and 7th Street on July 15, 3-6 p.m. for Touch a Truck event
• Approved $990.00 Haynes Equipment invoice for SCADA system comms renewal
• Approved $2,319.30 Rush Truck Center invoice for 1999 International fuel pump repair

Council

The Lyndon City Council approved hiring Christian Moran as a part-time police officer at $21/hour and accepted the resignation of full-time officer Tyler Skirvin. They authorized $2,000 for a CPA to prepare the 2027 budget and approved $1,632.38 for police equipment. The council also discussed a sewer line billing dispute at 303 Washington and agreed to continue an unsafe structure hearing for 828 Washington until August 3.

• Hired Christian Moran as part-time police officer, 16 hrs/week at $21.00/hr
• Approved $2,000 for Sean Gordon, CPA to prepare the 2027 budget
• Approved $1,632.38 from GT Distributors for a police vest and equipment
• Tabled discussion on a sewer line invoice for 303 Washington pending a cost breakdown
• Donated surplus Jones Park bleachers to the Lyndon Saddle Club

Council

The Lyndon City Council discussed and tabled a proposal for a $40,000 water system engineering report, pending further review. The Council also discussed applying for a USDA grant for police and public works facility improvements, reaching a consensus to obtain local cost estimates. Several permits and routine items were approved, including pool hours, a parade permit, and the purchase of a used Bobcat for $8,500.

• Tabled a $40,000 Preliminary Engineering Report for the water system pending review at the June 15 or July 6 meeting.
• Reached consensus to obtain local cost estimates for steel building options for Police and Public Works facility additions, with a potential USDA grant covering 25-55% of costs.
• Approved the purchase of a used Bobcat 843 with attachments for $8,500 from the equipment reserve fund.
• Approved payment of $4,500 to Sean Gordon, CPA, for partial audit fees.
• Discussed but took no action on a $17,058.43 proposal for security cameras at city facilities.

Council

The Lyndon City Council approved a $81,900 increase for additional curb and gutter on Ash Street between 7th and 8th Street, bringing the total project to 1,300 feet. In executive session, the council authorized posting a full-time police officer position at $19.50-$23.00 per hour and accepted the resignation of Hannah Wilson as City Treasurer and Court Clerk, also authorizing that position to be posted.

• Approved $81,900 for additional curb and gutter on Ash Street between 7th and 8th Street, total 1,300 feet
• Authorized posting a full-time police officer position at $19.50-$23.00 per hour
• Accepted resignation of Hannah Small as City Treasurer and Court Clerk
• Authorized posting the City Treasurer position opening

Council

The Lyndon City Council regular meeting scheduled for May 18, 2026, was not held because of a severe weather threat. No business was conducted. The minutes were later approved by the governing body.

• Meeting cancelled due to severe weather threat
• No decisions or discussions occurred

Council

The Lyndon City Council set a July 6 hearing for an unsafe structure at 828 Washington, approved a $234,373.89 street project quote from Killough for Ash Street, and adopted a county burn ban ordinance. The council also discussed a resident's request for ash tree removal in an alley, which was deemed the property owner's responsibility, and approved several purchases including police equipment and pool supplies.

• Resolution 2026-06 sets July 6 hearing for unsafe structure at 828 Washington
• Approved Killough quote of $234,373.89 for 2026 Ash Street project
• Adopted Ordinance No. 872 adopting county burn ban
• Approved $1,188 for Motorola M500 installation kits for police
• Approved $2,392.75 for new computer for city clerk

Council

The council voted to have the Ordinance Enforcement Officer barricade the property at 828 Washington, deemed an immediate hazard under Ordinance No. 825, pending a formal hearing. They also adopted a new noise nuisance ordinance, approved the purchase of a property on East 6th Street with up to $1,500 in closing costs, and discussed a hayfield lease agreement. Several items were tabled, including tree removal quotes.

• Barricades ordered for unsafe structure at 828 Washington under Ordinance No. 825, Section 12
• Ordinance No. 871 (noise nuisance) adopted
• Property on East 6th Street purchased; mayor authorized to sign contract, closing costs capped at $1,500
• Invoice of $2,566.20 approved for headworks generator repair; up to $5,000 authorized for cable purchase
• Council tabled tree removal quotes from J&T Service for 6th & Adams and East 4th Street

Council

The Lyndon City Council approved several items including an amendment to the fireworks ordinance (Ordinance 870), a resolution adopting an emergency water supply plan (Resolution 2026-04), and a hay lease agreement for the lagoon site. The council also discussed a proposed city-owned trash service, tabled an emergency wastewater plan to clarify costs, and approved spending for items like bleachers, a dump truck repair, and police ammunition.

• Approved Ordinance 870, amending sections of the fireworks ordinance (Ordinance 766).
• Approved Resolution 2026-04, adopting an Emergency Water Supply Plan.
• Tabled Resolution 2026-05 (Emergency Action Plan for Headworks Wastewater) to clarify cost and number of trucks from D&S Sanitation.
• Approved up to $1,000 for drainage repairs in the alley behind The Burger Shack.
• Approved $30,843 for eight aluminum bleachers for Jones Park, paid from the city .5% fund.

Council

The Lyndon City Council held a planning session covering department needs and future projects. The Police Department requested a new computer tower and server ($18,000), Starlink internet ($2,940 startup, $290/month), vehicle repair ($4,000–$6,600), and Taser 10s ($15,859). Public Works discussed an estimated $200,000 to $335,000 for Ash Street water line repairs, a $470,000 street repair budget for 2026, and other infrastructure projects. The Council also voted to counter a land acquisition offer at $25,000 for property near the city pool.

• Police Department requests: $18,000 computer/server, $2,940 Starlink startup, $4,000–$6,600 vehicle repair, $15,859 Taser 10s
• Ash Street water line repairs estimated at $200,000 to $335,000
• $470,000 budgeted for street repair in 2026, with $78,000 for Monroe Street
• Council voted to counter land acquisition offer at $25,000 for property north and west of city pool
• Discussion of moving police to KP&F retirement, expanding to 3 full-time and 1 part-time officer

Council

The Lyndon City Council approved a $22,000 offer to purchase acreage north of the city pool for park expansion, accepted a $15,950 concrete bid for the pool, and awarded a $4,410 hay bid. They also discussed a drainage issue at Three Lakes and tabled an emergency action plan for the sewer headworks plant.

• Council approved $22,000 offer to buy acreage north of city pool for park expansion
• Approved $15,950 concrete extension bid from Tyler Bean for city pool
• Accepted $4,410 hay bid from Mark Feltner for lagoon site
• Tabled Three Lakes drainage issue after discussion with property owner Tony Horne
• Tabled emergency action plan for sewer headworks plant until next meeting

Planning

The Lyndon Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from January and February 2026 and discuss unfinished business regarding bylaws. No new business items are listed.

Council

The Lyndon City Council approved purchasing two pool slides for $6,760.61 on behalf of the Pride, which will reimburse the city. They also approved pool paint and chemical quotes totaling $3,995.58, a $9,206 technology upgrade for the police department, and a $743.20 invoice for a fire truck. A water rate study and engineering quotes were requested due to increased wholesale water costs, and a fireworks ordinance update was discussed to align with state law.

• Approved $6,760.61 for two pool slides, reimbursed by the Pride
• Approved $2,124.36 for pool paint from Davis Paint and $1,871.22 for pool chemicals from Amazon
• Approved $9,206.00 for police technology improvements from Advantage Computer
• Discussed adjusting bulk water rates after increase from Public Wholesale #12
• Discussed updating fireworks ordinance to match new state sales and discharge dates

Council

The Lyndon City Council approved several expenditures including $9,308.30 for sewer plant headworks heaters, $85,416 for annual insurance renewal, and a resolution to demolish a dangerous structure at 903 Washington. They declined a Connecting Links Agreement with Osage County for 6th Street maintenance, approved two sewer abatements, and authorized raises for a police officer and the police chief. The meeting also included executive sessions for personnel and legal matters.

• Approved $9,308.30 for two sewer plant headworks heaters from Hurst Co. LLC
• Authorized demolition of dangerous structure at 903 Washington by May 18, 2026
• Declined Osage County Connecting Links Agreement for East and West 6th Street
• Approved annual insurance renewal with EMC Insurance for $85,416
• Approved sewer abatements of $220.79 at 405 Ash and $54.03 at 911 Jackson

Planning

The Planning and Zoning Commission did not meet on February 2, 2026 because there were not enough members present. No business was conducted.

Council

The Lyndon City Council continued a public hearing on the unsafe structure at 903 Washington, setting a May 18, 2026 deadline for the owner to begin demolition or the city will seek bids. The council also approved changes to bulk trash pickup, purchased a $7,251.68 heater for the sewer plant, and gave Public Works Director Randy Gregory a $0.50/hour raise. Several other items were discussed, including a tree removal quote and the sale of police equipment.

• Set May 18, 2026 deadline for owner to demolish unsafe structure at 903 Washington; city will seek bids if work not started.
• Approved change to bulk trash pickup: once per month on the first Tuesday, starting in March, with a 2-yard limit.
• Approved $7,251.68 purchase of two heaters from MSC for the sewer headworks plant; city crew will install.
• Approved sale of three pairs of duty pants to former Police Chief David Forkenbrock at $20 each.
• Gave Public Works Director Randy Gregory a $0.50/hour raise for taking on Ordinance Enforcement Officer duties.

Council

The Lyndon City Council approved updates to the employee handbook, including increased leave accrual limits, and authorized the purchase of a 2026 Ford Explorer for the police department. They also approved a sewer abatement for a resident, a cereal malt beverage license for The Burger Shack, and a part-time officer job posting. A discussion on employee raises was tabled pending budget review.

• Approved employee handbook changes increasing annual leave carryover from 240 to 360 hours and sick leave cap from 480 to 960 hours
• Authorized purchase of 2026 Ford Explorer for police, half from Police Equipment Reserve Fund and half from Law Enforcement Fund
• Approved sewer abatement of $36.25 for resident at 811 Monroe
• Approved part-time officer job posting with starting pay of $19.50–$21.00 per hour
• Tabled discussion on employee raises (part-time $0.50, full-time $1.00) pending budget review with City Clerk

Planning

The Lyndon Planning and Zoning Commission voted to amend its bylaws, changing from monthly to quarterly meetings and moving the annual comprehensive plan review from May to September. Officer selection and special meeting procedures were also updated. The next regular meeting is set for February 2, 2026.

• Bylaws amended: meetings changed from monthly to quarterly
• Annual comprehensive plan review moved from May to September
• Special meeting procedure added for urgent issues before next scheduled meeting
• 3-day notice requirement for meeting notifications and agendas removed
• Records storage location clarified to City Clerk's office

Council

The council decided not to pay a $4,000 fee for Sensus Flexread software support, which will stop working by June or July unless paid. The city can read meters manually until all Neptune meters are installed; 471 meters remain on the old system. The council also approved the police chief attending a spring conference ($767.28), a police vest purchase ($1,668.95), and annual software renewals for utility billing and court systems ($1,175.00). In executive session, the council approved a $1.00/hour raise for all city employees retroactive to January 1, 2026.

• Council declined $4,000 Sensus Flexread software maintenance fee; system will fail by June/July without payment
• Approved police chief attendance at Kansas Chief of Police Conference spring 2026 for $767.28
• Approved purchase of police vest from GT Distributors for $1,668.95
• Approved annual software renewals for JUS (utility billing) at $725 and JSC (court) at $450, total $1,175
• Executive session resulted in $1.00/hour raise for all city employees retroactive to January 1, 2026