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Lyndon public meetings in 2021

22 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 20, 2021

Council

Council to consider two alley vacations and buy tennis court materials

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.

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✓ Decided: Council approves two alley vacates and tennis court repair purchase

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.

Mon Dec 6, 2021

Council

Lyndon Council to consider budget amendment, licenses, contracts

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.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Jackson Street completion certificate

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.

Mon Nov 15, 2021

Council

Lyndon Council to consider alley vacation, budget amendments, and sewer repairs

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.

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✓ Decided: Council approves police radio purchase, new zoning administrator, disc golf course

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.

Mon Nov 1, 2021

Council

Council to consider sanitation contract, alley vacation, tennis court materials

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.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 5-year trash contract with Ottawa Sanitation

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.

Mon Oct 18, 2021

Council

Lyndon Council to consider alley vacation, special use permit, and contracts

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.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $35K grant admin contract, $253K Jackson St. payment

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.

Thu Oct 14, 2021

Council

Lyndon City Council holds special meeting for employee appreciation luncheon

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.

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✓ Decided: Lyndon council holds special session, no substantive decisions

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.

Mon Oct 11, 2021

Council

Council to hold public hearing on CDBG grant for community center

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.

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✓ Decided: Lyndon Council approves contracts to pursue new community center

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.

Mon Oct 4, 2021

Council

Council to review community center plan, water tower painting, truck repair

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.

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✓ Decided: Council approves letter of intent for Maguire Iron water tower painting

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.

Mon Sep 20, 2021

Council

Lyndon Council to discuss water tower painting, sewer fees, and more

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.

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✓ Decided: Council advances new community center, tables water tower painting

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.

Tue Sep 7, 2021

Council

Lyndon Council to adopt updated traffic and offense codes, discuss street vacation

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.

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✓ Decided: Council denies street vacation, adopts new offense and traffic codes

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.

Mon Aug 16, 2021

Council

Council holds public hearing on the 2022 budget and reviews multiple contract renewals.

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.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 2022 budget, road plate, signs, and contracts

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.

Mon Aug 2, 2021

Council

Council to review 2022 budget, close CDBG grant

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.

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✓ Decided: Council approves CDBG-CV grant closeout, tables backhoe purchase

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.

Mon Jul 19, 2021

Council

Lyndon City Council discusses police vehicle purchase and 2022 budget

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.

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✓ Decided: Council approves purchase of police vehicle from Melvern for $34,500

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.

Tue Jul 6, 2021

Council

Lyndon Council to discuss budget, water, and police vests

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.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $3,650 for new police vests, tables community center and tennis court items

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.

Mon Jun 21, 2021

Council

Lyndon Council meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum

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.

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✓ Decided: Lyndon council meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum

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.

Mon Jun 7, 2021

Council

Lyndon Council to discuss ARPA funds, Jones Park, and court judge

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.

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✓ Decided: Council appoints new municipal court judge, declines county road agreement

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.

Mon May 17, 2021

Council

Council to discuss Jackson Street contract, pool season, Ordinance 348

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.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $20,680 sewer project contract amendment

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.

Mon May 3, 2021

Council

Lyndon Council to review sewer project payments, water/sewer ordinances

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.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts water and sewer ordinances, approves Jackson Street project payments

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.

Mon Apr 5, 2021

Council

Lyndon Council to consider street asphalt bid, police car purchase, and two ordinances

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.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 2021 street asphalt bid, sewer manhole risers, and audit

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.

Mon Mar 1, 2021

Council

Lyndon Council to consider dog waste ordinance, street projects, police ammo

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.

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✓ Decided: Council appoints Eric Ramey to vacant seat, adopts dog waste ordinance

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.

Mon Feb 1, 2021

Council

Lyndon Council to consider budget transfers, water meter purchase, police equipment

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.

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Mon Jan 4, 2021

Council

Lyndon Council to review nuisance ordinance, utility connections, software leases

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.

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✓ Decided: Council approves CDBG grant forms, software leases, and utility extension discussions

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.