Lyndon public meetings in 2021
22 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council
The Lyndon City Council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances to vacate two alleys, one involving the City of Lyndon and Gano, and another involving Volkman and Fischer. They will also discuss purchasing tennis court repair materials and chlorine test equipment. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and bills, plus an executive session for personnel and legal matters.
- Public hearing and Ordinance No. 845 – Alley vacation (City of Lyndon / Gano)
- Public hearing and Ordinance No. 846 – Alley vacation (Volkman / Fischer)
- Purchase of tennis court repair materials
- Chlorine test equipment purchase
- Approval of bills and minutes
The Lyndon City Council approved two ordinances vacating alley portions in Blocks 41 and 25, purchased tennis court repair materials for $6,993.67, and authorized the use of City Hall's basement by Community Corrections at no charge. The council also approved a chlorine tester purchase and tabled a decision on AED equipment.
- Approved Ordinance No. 845 vacating West half of alley in Block 41
- Approved Ordinance No. 846 vacating West half of alley in Block 25
- Approved purchase of tennis court repair materials from SealMaster for $6,993.67
- Approved purchase of chlorine testing equipment from Hach for $719.54 from Water Fund
- Authorized use of City Hall basement by 4th Judicial District/Franklin County Community Corrections at no charge
- Tabled purchase of six AEDs pending possible cost reduction after January 5 meeting
Council
The Lyndon City Council will hold its regular meeting on December 6, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. The agenda includes unfinished business such as a 2021 budget amendment, a certificate of substantial completion for Jackson Street, and a water tower logo, as well as new business including cereal malt beverage licenses, a Denali contract renewal, cellphones for part-time police, and an AED for the city. The meeting will also include an executive session for non-elected personnel and attorney-client privilege.
- 2021 Budget Amendment
- Certificate of Substantial Completion – Jackson Street
- Cereal Malt Beverage Licenses
- Annual Denali Contract Renewal
- Cellphones for Part-Time PD and AED for City
The Lyndon City Council approved the Certificate of Substantial Completion for the Jackson Street project, authorizing the mayor to sign it. They also renewed cereal malt beverage licenses for two businesses, renewed the Denali software contract, and agreed to purchase a cell phone for part-time police officers. The council tabled a proposal for AED units to gather updated costs and explore grant funding.
- Approved Certificate of Substantial Completion for Jackson Street project (motion carried)
- Approved 2022 cereal malt beverage licenses for Casey's General Store and Buzzard's Pizza (motion carried)
- Renewed Denali software contract with Advantage Computer for $1,294.00 (motion carried)
- Consensus to purchase a cell phone for part-time police, expense not to exceed $500
- Tabled AED units purchase to obtain updated costs on 2-3 more units and explore grant funding
Council
The Lyndon City Council will hold its regular meeting on November 15, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. The agenda includes unfinished business such as an alley vacation, water tower logo, zoning administrator appointment, disc golf at Jones Park, and a police radio cost estimate update. New business includes 2021 budget amendments, sewer plant repair parts, tractor service, school crossing time switch repair, and sewer abatement. The meeting will also include an executive session for non-elected personnel and attorney-client privilege.
- Alley vacate
- Water tower logo
- Appointment of zoning administrator
- Disc golf at Jones Park
- 2021 budget amendments
The Lyndon City Council approved several items, including authorizing the mayor to sign a petition to vacate an alley, appointing Danny Roush as Zoning Administrator, approving a proposed disc golf course at Jones Park, and approving a letter of intent to purchase new police radios. The council also approved various maintenance purchases and tabled the water tower logo and sewer abatement items.
- Authorized mayor to sign petition to vacate alley (motion carried)
- Appointed Danny Roush as Zoning Administrator (motion carried)
- Approved proposed disc golf course layout at Jones Park (motion carried)
- Approved letter of intent to purchase police radios, lease purchase option (motion carried)
- Approved $1,091 for sewer plant repair parts (motion carried)
- Approved $553.40 for Kubota tractor maintenance parts (motion carried)
- Approved $484.00 for school crossing sign timer switch (motion carried)
- Tabled water tower logo and sewer abatement items
Council
The Lyndon City Council is meeting to handle routine business and several unfinished items, including a sanitation contract with Ottawa, vacating an alley, purchasing tennis court renovation materials, and a water tower logo. The council will also set holiday schedules for 2021 and 2022 and may enter executive session for personnel and legal matters.
- Ottawa Sanitation Contract
- Alley Vacate – City of Lyndon
- Purchase of Tennis Court Renovation Materials
- Water Tower Logo
- 2021 Holiday Schedule (Revised) and 2022 Holiday Schedule
The Lyndon City Council approved a 5-year contract (2022-2026) with Green Environmental dba Ottawa Sanitation for city trash service, with amendments including changing the City Administrator to City Clerk and adjusting diesel fuel cost from $2.85 to $3.50 per gallon. The council also approved revised 2021 and 2022 holiday schedules, and tabled the purchase of tennis court renovation materials until December 20, 2021. No action was taken on alley vacation or water tower logo.
- Approved 5-year trash contract with Green Environmental dba Ottawa Sanitation (motion carried)
- Approved revised 2021 Holiday Schedule changing Christmas days off (motion carried)
- Approved 2022 Holiday Schedule (motion carried)
- Tabled purchase of tennis court renovation materials until December 20, 2021
- Approved minutes of October 18, 2021 as written (motion carried)
- Approved bills as set forth (motion carried)
Council
The Lyndon City Council will hold its regular meeting on October 18, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. The agenda includes unfinished business on a grant administration contract, Jackson Street pay application and substantial completion, and purchases for a maintenance truck and plow mount. New business includes a zoning commission resignation, an alley vacation, a trash truck cost estimate, and a special use permit for K. Detwiler.
- Contract for Grant Administration Services – Western Consultants
- Jackson Street Pay Application #3 and Certificate of Substantial Completion
- Alley Vacation – North South Alley from 3rd to 4th between Adams and Washington Streets
- Special Use Permit – K. Detwiler
- Maintenance Truck Purchase and Plow Mount Kit
The Lyndon City Council approved a $35,000 grant administration contract with Western Consultants, authorized grant paperwork and resolutions 21-02 and 21-03, and approved a $253,017.30 pay application for the Jackson Street project. The council tabled the certificate of substantial completion for Jackson Street pending a punch list, and accepted a zoning commission resignation. No action was taken on trash truck estimates or a special use permit for a fence.
- Approved $35,000 grant administration contract with Western Consultants
- Approved grant paperwork and Resolutions 21-02 and 21-03
- Approved Jackson Street Pay Application #3 for $253,017.30
- Tabled Jackson Street certificate of substantial completion pending punch list
- Approved $1,050.00 ditch bucket adaptation quote from Randy Hufford
- Approved $30,030.00 purchase of 2014 Ford truck from J&L Sales
- Approved $2,494.00 snow plow mount kit from Knapheide
- Accepted resignation of zoning commission member DJ Manning
Council
The City Council convened a special meeting on October 14, 2021. The agenda was limited to the approval of the special agenda and an employee appreciation luncheon.
- Approval of special agenda
- Employee appreciation luncheon
The Lyndon City Council met in special session on October 14, 2021, at the city park shelter house. The only actions taken were approving the special meeting agenda and adjourning to the next regular meeting on October 18, 2021. No substantive decisions were made.
- Approved special meeting agenda (motion carried)
- Adjourned to regular meeting on October 18, 2021 (motion carried)
Council
The Lyndon City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing on a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the community center. The council will also consider contracts for grant writing and professional services, and receive an update on Jackson Street. The meeting is scheduled for October 11, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.
- Public hearing on CDBG grant for Community Center
- Contract for Grant Writing Services – Western Consultants
- Contract for Professional Services – BG Consultants
- Jackson Street update by Wes Weishaar, BG Consultants
The Lyndon City Council held a public hearing and then approved contracts to move forward with a new community center project, funded partly by a CDBG grant. The council approved a $8,950 contract with Western Consultants for grant writing and a $113,784 contract with BG Consultants for professional services. No final decision on construction was made; the project is in the planning phase.
- Approved contract with Western Consultants for grant writing services ($8,950)
- Approved contract with BG Consultants for professional services ($113,784)
- Closed public hearing on CDBG grant for community center
- Approved special meeting agenda
Council
The Lyndon City Council will hold its regular meeting on October 4, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. The agenda includes unfinished business items such as a community center preliminary architectural report (PAR) by Bruce Boettcher of BG Consultants, a contract for services with BG Consultants, water tower painting, and repair of a 2002 Chevy Silverado. The meeting also includes routine items like approval of minutes and bills, plus an executive session for non-elected personnel and attorney-client privilege.
- Community Center PAR presented by Bruce Boettcher, BG Consultants
- Contract for services with BG Consultants
- Water tower painting project
- Repair of 2002 Chevy Silverado
- Executive session for non-elected personnel and attorney-client privilege
The Lyndon City Council approved a letter of intent to sign a contract with Maguire Iron for water tower painting services in 2022 for $163,100, with the 5% surcharge waived. The council tabled the BG Consultants contract for the community center PAR until the October 11 meeting for review, and also tabled the repair of the 2002 Silverado, directing staff to get costs for a newer used truck. The council appointed Darrel Manning as interim Zoning Administrator.
- Approved the regular meeting minutes of September 20, 2021 as written.
- Approved the bills as set forth on the consent agenda.
- Tabled the BG Consultants contract for community center PAR until October 11, 2021.
- Approved a letter of intent to sign a contract with Maguire Iron for water tower painting in 2022 for $163,100, with the 5% surcharge waived.
- Tabled the repair of the 2002 Silverado and directed staff to obtain costs for a newer used truck.
- Approved Mayor Morrison's appointment of Darrel Manning as interim Zoning Administrator.
- Adjourned to a special meeting on October 11, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
Council
The Lyndon City Council will hold a regular meeting on September 20, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. The agenda includes unfinished business items such as water tower painting and maintenance, a community center PAR, a survey contract and CDBG funding, backhoe replacement quotes, parking at 320 Ash, and connection fees for Jackson Street sewer. New business includes tire purchase, vehicle repairs, resignation of the zoning administrator, maintenance training, and disc golf at Jones Park. The meeting will also include staff reports and an executive session.
- Water Tower Painting/Maintenance with Rick Penner of Viking
- BG Consultants – Community Center PAR
- Western Consultants – Garrett Nordstrom – Survey Contract/CDBG Funding
- Connection fees for Jackson Street Sewer
- Disc Golf at Jones Park
The Council reached consensus to proceed with Concept #3 for a new community center at city park, estimated at $1,022,580, with a public hearing set for October 11, 2021. The water tower painting proposal from Viking was tabled pending reference checks. The Council also approved a $7,900 LMI survey contract, a $82,849 backhoe purchase, and a $225 training course, among other actions.
- Approved minutes of September 7, 2021 as written
- Approved bills as set forth
- Tabled water tower painting/maintenance proposal
- Consensus to proceed with new community center Concept #3
- Approved $7,900 LMI survey contract with Western Consultants
- Approved purchase of 2021 Case 580SN backhoe for $82,849
- Denied additional parking at 320 Ash
- Approved $528 tire replacement for 1997 Ford
Council
The Lyndon City Council is holding its regular meeting on September 7, 2021, with a mix of unfinished business and new items. Key actions include considering adoption of two ordinances updating the city's public offense and traffic codes, and discussing a request to vacate a street at 11th and Adams. Other items include quotes for parking lighting, a radar sign, and a vehicle tint meter, plus a request for porta-potties for the Fall Festival.
- Request for Street Vacation – 11th and Adams
- Ordinance No. 843 – Adoption of 37th Edition Uniform Public Offense Code 2021
- Ordinance No. 844 – Adoption of 48th Edition Standard Traffic Ordinance 2021
- Jones Park – Parking Lighting
- Request to provide Porta-Potties for Fall Festival
The Lyndon City Council denied a request to vacate 11th Street at Adams Street, adopted two new ordinances (Uniform Public Offense Code and Standard Traffic Ordinance), and approved several other items including a storage container purchase and Fall Festival support. The council also discussed but tabled decisions on a radar sign and a pedestrian crossing beacon.
- Denied street vacation request for 11th & Adams Street
- Adopted Ordinance No. 843 - Uniform Public Offense Code (motion carried)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 844 - Standard Traffic Ordinance (motion carried)
- Approved purchase of storage container for no more than $2,500 (motion carried)
- Approved porta-pots for Fall Festival not to exceed $750 (motion carried)
- Approved street closings for Fall Festival by consensus
- Approved Fall City-Wide Clean-up on October 16 with 2 roll-off dumpsters by consensus
- Approved purchase of vehicle tint meter by consensus
Council
The Lyndon City Council will conduct a public hearing on the 2022 budget. The agenda includes discussions on the water tower painting, road plate quotes, and community center plans. New business items cover the Ottawa Sanitation contract renewal, state employee health plan contract, and WWTP pump maintenance.
- Public hearing on the 2022 Budget
- Ottawa Sanitation Contract Renewal
- State Employee Health Plan Contract
- Renewal of Haynes Maintenance Contract for WWTP Pumps
- Quotes for Road Plates and Culverts
The Lyndon City Council approved the 2022 budget, a road plate purchase, new city hall signs, a story walk at Jones Park, a health plan contract, culverts, and a pump maintenance contract. Several items were tabled, including water tower painting, a sidewalk request, a street vacation request, community center plans, and the Ottawa Sanitation contract.
- Approved 2022 budget (motion carried)
- Approved road plate purchase not to exceed $2,400 (motion carried)
- Approved city hall signs Option #1 at $450 each (motion carried)
- Approved story walk placement at Jones Park (motion carried)
- Approved state employee health plan contract, 3-year term (motion carried)
- Approved culvert purchase from Contech for $5,695.20 (motion carried)
- Approved Haynes maintenance contract for WWTP pumps, 2-year option $2,400 (motion carried)
- Approved Chief Forkenbrock VIN inspection certification (motion carried)
Council
The Lyndon City Council will hold a public hearing to close out the CDBG-CV grant, discuss unfinished business including dilapidated housing and a city hall generator, and receive a presentation on the 2022 budget. The meeting includes routine approvals and staff reports.
- Public hearing on CDBG-CV Grant Close Out
- Discussion of dilapidated housing
- Parking at 320 Ash
- City Hall generator and backhoe quotes
- 2022 Budget Presentation
The Lyndon City Council authorized the mayor to sign the CDBG-CV grant closeout documents and final payment request of $3,750 for administrative costs. The council tabled decisions on dilapidated housing, a parking request at 320 Ash, and the City Hall generator replacement. They also tabled the backhoe purchase to the August 16 meeting after discussing quotes and test drive plans.
- Authorized mayor to sign CDBG-CV grant closeout forms and final payment request of $3,750 (motion carried)
- Approved minutes of July 19, 2021 as amended (motion carried)
- Approved bills from July 19 to August 2, 2021 (motion carried)
- Tabled dilapidated housing process discussion
- Deferred 320 Ash parking request to Planning and Zoning
- Tabled City Hall generator replacement for further options
- Tabled backhoe replacement purchase to August 16 meeting
- Approved Salary Schedule B for 2022 budget effective January 1, 2022 (motion carried)
Council
The City Council will address unfinished business regarding City Hall improvements and the Community Center PAR. New business items include discussions on Fire District #5 sewer averages, firearm instructor training, and playground mats.
- Purchase of Police Vehicle
- 2022 Budget – Mill Levy Funds
- Community Center PAR – BG Consultants
- Fire District #5 – Sewer Average
- City Hall Improvements
The Lyndon City Council approved several actions, including purchasing a 2019 Ford Interceptor from the City of Melvern for $34,500, funded by $25,000 from the Law Enforcement Fund and $9,500 from the General Police Fund. They also approved an annual sewer abatement of 1,500 gallons for Fire District #5, authorized firearms instructor training not to exceed $1,500, and approved playground mat purchases not to exceed $1,200. The council decided to keep a resident's utility bill as prescribed by ordinance and approved an agreement with BG Consultants for the Community Center PAR.
- Approved purchase of 2019 Ford Interceptor from City of Melvern for $34,500, funded from Law Enforcement and General Police Funds.
- Approved annual sewer abatement of 1,500 gallons for Fire District #5.
- Approved firearms instructor training not to exceed $1,500.
- Approved playground mat purchase not to exceed $1,200.
- Approved agreement with BG Consultants for Community Center PAR, authorizing Council President to sign.
- Denied resident's request to prorate utility bill; charges stand as prescribed by ordinance.
- Approved bills as set forth and minutes of July 6, 2021 as amended.
- Tabled City Hall paint color decision, deferring to office staff.
Council
The Lyndon City Council will hold its regular meeting on July 6, 2021, covering routine approvals and several ongoing projects. Key items include unfinished business on the Community Center PAR, Jackson Street, water system improvements, tennis courts, dilapidated houses, and budget discussions. New business includes an inflow and infiltration program, a quote for police vests, city hall improvements, and a pool fundraiser. The meeting will also include an executive session for personnel and attorney-client matters.
- Community Center PAR – BG Consultants
- Jackson Street Update
- Water System Improvements
- Quote from GT Distributors for PD Vests
- Budget Discussions
The Council approved the purchase of new police vests and body armor plates for three officers at a cost not to exceed $3,650.10, paid from the capital outlay fund. The Council tabled the proposed Preliminary Architectural Report agreement for the Lyndon Community Center and Parking Improvements after the City Attorney recommended against accepting it due to liability terms. The Council also tabled tennis court improvements at Jones Park, with the Mayor to seek funding from USD 421 and Lyndon Rec. No action was taken on the multi-year water system improvements or dilapidated housing process, though consensus was reached to begin developing a dilapidated housing process for the 2022 budget year.
- Approved purchase of police vests and body armor plates not to exceed $3,650.10 (motion by Atchison, seconded by Heit)
- Tabled Community Center Preliminary Architectural Report agreement from BG Consultants
- Tabled tennis court improvements at Jones Park ($11,128.78 quote)
- Consensus to paint and replace both signs at City Hall not to exceed $4,000
- Consensus to allow Pride beach bag raffle at the pool
- Consensus to begin preparing forms for an inflow and infiltration program
- Consensus to start developing a dilapidated housing process for 2022 budget year
- Approved minutes of June 7 and June 21, 2021 meetings
Council
The Lyndon City Council's regular meeting scheduled for June 21, 2021, was cancelled because not enough council members were present to form a quorum. The agenda items, including approval of minutes, bills, and updates on the Community Center and Jackson Street, were not addressed. The next regular meeting is set for July 6, 2021.
- Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
- Agenda included approval of June 7, 2021 minutes and bills
- Unfinished business: Community Center PAR with BG Consultants and Jackson Street update
- Next regular meeting scheduled for July 6, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
The Lyndon City Council did not hold its regularly scheduled meeting on June 21, 2021, because there was no quorum. No decisions were made or actions taken at this meeting.
Council
The Lyndon City Council is holding its regular meeting on June 7, 2021, to address unfinished business including KDOT program participation, Jones Park tennis courts, ARPA funds, and portable bathrooms. New business includes tractor repair, municipal court judge appointment, and a connecting links agreement with Osage County. The meeting also includes an executive session on non-elected personnel.
- Discussion of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds
- Appointment of Municipal Court Judge
- Connecting Links Agreement with Osage County
- Repair of Kubota Tractor
- Executive session on non-elected personnel (Maintenance, Pool)
The Lyndon City Council approved Mayor Morrison's appointment of Judge Lori Breshears as Municipal Court Judge, and voted not to enter into the connecting links agreement with Osage County for East and West 6th Street. The council also tabled the Jones Park tennis court resurfacing project, approved a tractor repair, and promoted Grady Smith to Headguard.
- Appointed Judge Lori Breshears as Municipal Court Judge (motion carried)
- Declined to enter into connecting links agreement with Osage County (motion carried)
- Tabled Jones Park tennis court resurfacing and pickleball/basketball installation
- Approved $641.74 repair of Kubota tractor glass door (motion carried)
- Promoted Grady Smith to Headguard at $7.50 per hour (motion carried)
- Approved bills as set forth (motion carried)
- Approved minutes of May 17, 2021 as amended (motion carried)
Council
The Lyndon City Council is holding its regular meeting on May 17, 2021, at the Lyndon Community Center. The agenda includes unfinished business on a contract amendment with BG Consultants for Jackson Street, the 2021 summer pool season, and discussion of Ordinance No. 348, plus new business on economic development, city flowers, budget preparation assistance, and a police department equipment purchase. The meeting will also include approval of minutes and bills, staff reports, and an executive session.
- Jackson Street – BG Consultants – Contract Amendment
- 2021 Summer Pool Season
- Ordinance No. 348 discussion
- Budget Preparation Assistance Quote
- PD Equipment Purchase
The Lyndon City Council approved a $20,680 contract amendment with BG Consultants to add 20 working days to the Jackson Street sewer project, funded by USDA. The council also approved the 2021 pool season hours and rates, a $1,300 flower purchase, a $1,500 budget assistance quote, and $640 for gun racks. No action was taken on Ordinance No. 348 after discussion.
- Approved $20,680 contract amendment for Jackson Street sewer project (unanimous)
- Approved 2021 pool season hours and rates by consensus
- Approved flower purchase not to exceed $1,300 (unanimous)
- Approved $1,500 budget preparation assistance quote from Mike Peroo, CPA (unanimous)
- Approved $640 purchase of lockable gun racks for police rifles (unanimous)
- Hired Patrick Jones for seasonal mowing at $7.50/hour (unanimous)
- Tabled Ordinance No. 348 discussion with no action
Council
The Lyndon City Council is holding its regular meeting to address unfinished business, including updates on the Jackson Street project, sewer project pay applications, and ordinances for water and sewer. New business includes grants, a generator purchase, and park improvements. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes and bills.
- Jackson Street Project Update – BG Consultants
- Sewer Project Pay Application #1 and #2
- Ordinance No. 841 Water Ordinance and No. 842 Sewer Ordinance
- Generator & Welder Purchase
- Jones Park Playground and Dog Waste Disposal Station
The Lyndon City Council adopted Ordinance No. 841 (water) and Ordinance No. 842 (sewer) with a language change, and approved two pay applications for the Jackson Street sewer project totaling $188,071.50. The council also approved several purchases, including a generator repair part, a generator/welder, and water utility parts, and resumed regular twice-monthly meetings at City Hall starting June 7, 2021.
- Adopted Ordinance No. 841 (water) (motion carried)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 842 (sewer) with proposed language change (motion carried)
- Approved Jackson Street Project Pay Application #1 for $90,041.00 (motion carried)
- Approved Jackson Street Project Pay Application #2 for $98,030.50 (motion carried)
- Approved purchase of repair part for City Hall generator not to exceed $1,500.00 (motion carried)
- Approved purchase of Hobart Champion Elite Generator/Welder for $4,340.17 (motion carried)
- Approved Jones Park playground relocation with pea gravel and weed barrier not to exceed $2,400 (motion carried)
- Approved purchase of water utility parts for $3,374.00 (motion carried)
Council
The Lyndon City Council will hold its regular meeting on April 5, 2021, to address unfinished business including the 2021 street project asphalt bid, sewer manhole riser purchase, and police car purchase. New business includes an audit presentation, consideration of water and sewer ordinances (No. 841 and 842), sewer abatements, pet disposal policy reform, and several proclamations. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes and bills, plus an executive session for personnel and legal matters.
- 2021 Street Project – Asphalt Bid
- Purchase of Police Car
- Consideration of Ordinance No. 841 Water Ordinance
- Consideration of Ordinance No. 842 Sewer Ordinance
- Sewer Abatements & Account Modifications
The Council approved the 2021 street project asphalt bid from Killough Construction for $117,497.60, paid from City 1% funds, and the purchase of sewer manhole risers from Salina Supply Co. for $2,602.10 from the Street & Alley fund. The 2020 audit was approved and authorized for submission to the State. The Council tabled the purchase of a police car, the water and sewer ordinance updates, and several other items for further review.
- Approved the 2021 street project asphalt bid from Killough Construction for $117,497.60, paid from City 1% funds.
- Approved the purchase of sewer manhole risers from Salina Supply Co. for $2,602.10, paid from the Street & Alley fund.
- Approved the 2020 audit and authorized the auditor to submit it to the State.
- Approved sewer abatements and an account modification as presented.
- Changed city policy to allow any resident to pick up unclaimed dogs and waived the $40 adoption fee.
- Authorized the Mayor to sign the annual KDWPT assurance statement for Jones Park.
- Approved the quote from M&M Control for repair parts for the bulk potable water vending system for $546.
- Approved payment of the annual insurance premiums of $57,334.00.
Council
The Lyndon City Council is holding its regular March 2021 meeting, covering a mix of unfinished and new business. Key items include a proposed ordinance on dog waste regulations, a 2021 street project, and a quote for police department ammunition. The council will also discuss seasonal hiring, a pool lift chair repair, and access to utilities on 6th Street.
- Consideration of Ordinance No. 840 – Dog Waste Regulations
- 2021 Street project
- Quote for Ammunition for Police Department
- Access to utilities on 6th Street
- Pool Lift Chair Repair
The Lyndon City Council appointed Eric Ramey to fill a vacant council seat after an executive session. The council also adopted Ordinance No. 840, which requires dog owners to remove waste from public and private property, with a $25 fine for violations. Several other items were approved, including the purchase of ammunition and seasonal hires.
- Appointed Eric Ramey to the vacant council seat.
- Adopted Ordinance No. 840, making dog owners responsible for waste removal, with a $25 fine.
- Approved the purchase of 5,250 rounds of ammunition for the police department for $1,853.00.
- Hired Lisa Reeser as pool manager at $9.25/hour and summer maintenance at $7.50/hour.
- Approved the purchase of pool lift chair repair parts for $591.81.
- Authorized the Mayor to approve a 2021 street project bid not to exceed $112,000.
- Authorized the Mayor to approve costs for repairing downtown decorative lights.
- Directed maintenance to put asphalt millings down for dust control on Monroe Street.
Council
The Lyndon City Council will hold its regular meeting on February 1, 2021, to address a range of administrative and operational items. Key actions include approving resolutions for a budget transfer and a GAAP waiver, as well as considering several purchases for public works and police departments. The agenda also includes updates on CDBG-CV and Jackson Street projects, and an executive session for non-elected personnel.
- Resolution 2020-05: Transfer of Special Highway to Special Machinery 2020 Budget
- Resolution 21-01: GAAP Waiver for 2020 Audit
- Annual Water Meter Purchase
- PD: Repair of 2013 Dodge / Vehicle Purchase
- PD: Purchase of Firearm, Vest and Accessories
Council
The Lyndon City Council is holding its regular meeting with unfinished business including a CDBG-CV update, utility connections north of Ash Court and on West 6th Street, a review of Nuisance Ordinance No. 772, and a culvert purchase for the 6th Street project. New business covers annual software leases for JUS and JCS, Denali 10 support hours, sand and salt purchase, and LED bulbs for downtown lights. The agenda is largely routine administrative and procurement items, with no major policy decisions listed.
- Review of Nuisance Ordinance No. 772
- Connection to City Utilities – Property North of Ash Court
- Connection to City Utilities Request – West 6th Street
- Purchase of Culvert for 6th Street Project
- Annual Purchase of Sand and Salt
The Lyndon City Council approved several routine items, including the mayor's authorization to sign CDBG grant forms, software lease renewals, a culvert purchase, sand and salt, and LED bulbs. They also discussed extending city utilities to properties outside city limits, directing the clerk to calculate cost recovery and awaiting KDHE input. No final action was taken on the utility extensions.
- Approved minutes of December 7, 2020 as amended
- Approved bills as presented
- Authorized Mayor to sign Determination of Level of Review forms for CDBG grant
- Approved purchase of culvert for 6th Street project for $3,450.82
- Approved software lease renewals (JUS, JCS, Denali) not to exceed $2,050.00
- Approved purchase of sand and salt for $2,103.75
- Approved purchase of ten LED bulbs for downtown lights for $969.40
- Consensus to proceed with purchasing stop sticks for police department