Lyndon public meetings in 2025

Council

The Lyndon City Council will hold its regular meeting on December 15, 2025, addressing unfinished business including Ordinance No. 869 on a city half-percent sales tax, an employee handbook, and a fund transfer resolution. New business includes a snow removal invoice, participation in county burn bans, a stormwater plan for Three Lakes Coop/Wayne Wischropp, and a CMB license for Buzzard's Pizza. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval, bills, and staff reports, plus an executive session on non-elected personnel.

• Ordinance No. 869 – City Half-Percent Sales Tax
• Resolution 2025-09 – Transfer of funds Special Highway to Special Machinery
• Snow Removal Invoice
• Consideration of plan for stormwater issue – Three Lakes Coop/Wayne Wischropp
• CMB License – Buzzard's Pizza

Planning

The Lyndon Planning and Zoning Commission approved an updated special event permit and discussed moving to quarterly meetings. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 12, 2026.

• Approved updated special event permit (red-lined copy)
• Discussed changing meeting frequency from monthly to quarterly
• Annual organizational meeting for chair and vice chair set for January

Council

The Lyndon City Council voted to increase the maximum combined leave accrual for employees to 1,320 hours and approved a $2,500 demolition reimbursement for a property at 230 West 4th. They also authorized several purchases including police laptops, a backhoe, and an audit agreement, and discussed but took no action on installing speed bumps on Cedar Street.

• Increased employee vacation leave cap to 360 hours and sick leave cap to 960 hours, with time reporting changed to quarter-hour increments
• Approved $2,500 demolition reimbursement to Floyd Ackors for removing a dilapidated home at 230 West 4th
• Authorized purchase of 3 MDT laptops for police from Dell Technologies for $8,633.34
• Approved purchase of a 1979 Allis Chalmers backhoe for $10,000 for public works
• Approved 2025 audit agreement with Sean Gordon, CPA for $8,250

Council

The Lyndon City Council did not hold its regular meeting on November 17, 2025, because a quorum was not present. No decisions or discussions took place.

Council

The Council held a public hearing on an unsafe structure at 903 Washington and continued it to February 2, 2025, to allow the owner time to present a plan. They approved a $650,000 CDBG grant for the library project, released $5,000 in reimbursement funds for two compliant properties, and approved a $3,100 quote for ash tree removal. Several other items were discussed or approved, including a trash service day change and a request for a perennial garden at City Park.

• Public hearing continued for unsafe structure at 903 Washington until February 2, 2025
• CDBG grant of $650,000 awarded for Lyndon Library project, with $130,000 city match
• Reimbursement of $5,000 released for properties at 927 Ash and 503 Ash
• Quote of $3,100 approved for removal of 5 dead ash trees at 5th and Washington
• Trash pickup day changed from Tuesday to Friday, starting December 5, 2025

Planning

The Lyndon Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed and recommended changes to the special event permit application and regulations, aiming to simplify the form. The proposed changes will be reviewed again at the next meeting. The commission also noted upcoming elections for Chair and Vice Chair and plans to begin work on the comprehensive plan.

• Recommended changes to special event permit application, including combining name/organization fields and removing operational hours, number of days, banner display, and fireworks-related sections
• Fireworks information to be available on a separate permit if needed
• Next meeting scheduled for December 1, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.
• Elections for Commission Chair and Vice Chair to be held at next meeting
• Work on comprehensive plan to begin

Council

The Lyndon City Council held a special meeting primarily to discuss the open maintenance supervisor position in executive session. After three closed sessions, the council voted to rescind Randy Gregory's resignation and reinstate him as Public Works Supervisor at his previous compensation and benefits, effective October 27, 2025. The council also directed the city clerk to remove all advertisements for the position.

• Council rescinded Randy Gregory's resignation and reinstated him as Public Works Supervisor at same compensation and benefits
• Three executive sessions held under non-elected personnel exception to discuss the open maintenance supervisor position
• City Clerk directed to remove all advertisements for the Public Works Supervisor position

Council

The Lyndon City Council accepted the resignation of Public Works Supervisor Randy Gregory, approved employee handbook changes, and scheduled a community tree meeting for November 18. They also approved a $2,000 tree removal invoice, a $1,299.99 gun safe purchase, and gave raises to the police chief and three other employees.

• Resignation of Public Works Supervisor Randy Gregory accepted effective October 17, 2025
• Approved $2,000 in tree removal invoices from J&T Service
• Approved purchase of a fireproof gun safe for $1,299.99
• Gave Police Chief Amanda Williams a $1.00/hour raise retroactive to October 1, 2025
• Gave .50 cent raises to Preston Manning, Lucas Bronson, and Randall Gregory effective November 1, 2025

Planning

The Planning and Zoning Commission did not meet on October 6, 2025, because not enough members were present to form a quorum. No decisions or discussions took place at this meeting.

• No items were considered due to cancellation

Council

The Lyndon City Council approved documents for a CDBG grant application for the library project and discussed several operational matters. They tabled a dispute over a backhoe repair invoice and a claim with Kansas Gas Service. Several special event permits and a city hall cleaning contract were approved.

• Approved CDBG grant documents for library project
• Tabled $1,007.69 Kansas Gas line damage claim and $1,626.10 counterclaim
• Approved $125/week city hall cleaning contract with Megan Bitts
• Approved special event permits for annual homecoming parade and Trunk or Treat
• Approved 10 additional downtown flower baskets for 2026

Council

The Lyndon City Council held a public hearing on the 2025 CDBG library project, heard supportive comments, and approved minutes and bills. The next regular meeting is set for October 6, 2025.

• Public hearing on 2025 CDBG library project
• Approval of September 2, 2025 meeting minutes as amended
• Approval of bills from September 2 to September 15, 2025

Planning

The Lyndon Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed Article 23 of the Zoning Regulations regarding Special Event Permits and discussed simplifying the process. The City Council requested the review. The commission recommended contacting Russ Ewy to help simplify the process. No new business or public comments were presented.

• Reviewed Special Event Permit regulations (Article 23) and Permit 2025-01
• Commission recommended contacting Russ Ewy to simplify the permit process
• Approved minutes of August 11, 2025 meeting

Council

The Lyndon City Council voted unanimously to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate and approved the 2026 budget after a public hearing where a resident objected to the tax increase. The council also approved resolutions for property tax levy, bathroom rentals for Fall Festival, and demolition permits, and discussed a blessing bag program and summer meal program for children.

• Resolution 2025-03 to levy property tax exceeding RNR for 2026 budget approved 4-0
• Demolition permit for 230 West 4th property approved with condition to fill basement
• Resolution 2025-04 sets public hearing for unsafe structure at 903 Washington on Nov 3
• Ordinance No. 867 and 868 adopting 2025 Uniform Public Offense Code and Standard Traffic Ordinance approved
• Special event permit for Lyndon Fall Festival approved

Council

The Lyndon City Council approved purchases including a new patrol car for $60,660.57 and a 2011 Vermeer vacuum trailer for $26,000. They also set hearings for unsafe structures at 230 West 4th and 903 Washington, and discussed the 2026 budget with a public hearing scheduled for September 2. A new computer for the utility clerk was approved at $1,748, and the council agreed to waive community center rental fees for the Osage County Sheriff's district dinner.

• Approved purchase of 2011 Vermeer vacuum trailer for $26,000 from Equipment Reserve and Special Machinery funds
• Approved purchase of new patrol car from SERV for $60,660.57, budgeted for 2026
• Set hearings for unsafe structures at 230 West 4th and 903 Washington for November 3
• Approved new computer for utility clerk at $1,748
• Waived community center rental fees for September 16-17 for Osage County Sheriff's district dinner

Planning

The Lyndon Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed a proposed 40x60 shop at 157 E 245th, noting a special exception may be needed for structures over 1,200 square feet. They also discussed a camper parking violation at 320 Ash Street and reviewed building permit tracking data. No new business or unfinished business was addressed.

• Public comment on proposed 40x60 shop at 157 E 245th; special exception under 21-104 discussed
• Camper parking violation at 320 Ash Street; letter of violation sent, driveway installation considered
• Building permit tracking log from January 1 to August 6, 2025 reviewed
• Commission to review updated building permit forms for fences and accessory structures

Council

The Lyndon City Council discussed several property and infrastructure items. They approved a 40-day extension until September 15, 2025 for demolition of properties at 503 and 927 Ash Street after the August 1 deadline passed with no progress. The council also removed 2-hour parking limits downtown, created a designated tow truck parking spot, and approved various expenses including a $396 invoice for backhoe engine travel time and a $7,500 audit fee.

• 40-day extension granted for demolition of 503 and 927 Ash Street properties
• All 2-hour parking signs downtown removed; designated tow truck parking spot created
• $396 approved for Equipment Share travel time on backhoe engine warranty issue
• $7,500 audit fee approved for Sean Gordon CPA for 2024 audit
• Water main break street repair at 8th and Topeka Avenue approved up to $6,000

Council

The Lyndon City Council approved hiring a full-time police officer and discussed several tabled items including a special event application, downtown 2-hour parking enforcement, and a designated truck parking spot for Terry's Service. The council also authorized putting two unsafe structure cases out for bid.

• Hired Tyler Skirvin as full-time police officer at $21.25/hour, effective August 13, with up to $3,500 for uniform and body armor
• Approved $867.90 diesel fuel purchase from MFA Oil for the raised tank
• Tabled special event application due to confusing regulations and need to set a fee
• Tabled downtown 2-hour parking enforcement after new case law on chalking tires
• Authorized bids for two unsafe structure cases with deadline of August 4 at noon

Council

The Lyndon City Council approved the 2024 audit and discussed the 2026 budget, voting to exceed the revenue-neutral rate (RNR) at 51.864 mills, above the calculated RNR of 49.151 mills. They also approved up to $1,500 for police car access point equipment and authorized a demolition agreement for 330 West 34. The council held multiple executive sessions on personnel and legal matters, creating a new interview panel for hiring police officers.

• Approved 2024 audit presented by CPA Sean Gordon
• Voted to notify County Clerk of exceeding RNR at 51.864 mills for 2026 budget
• Approved up to $1,500 for TBS Electronics police car access point installation
• Authorized demolition permit and agreement for property at 330 West 34
• Created interview panel for hiring police officers including Mayor, City Attorney, council member, Police Chief, and Sheriff's command staff

Planning

The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed a lot split (Permit #24-31LS) that was filed with the county in 2023 but not submitted to the commission until a year later. After discussion, no action was taken; the split will remain a record on file. The meeting also included approval of prior meeting minutes and adjournment to August 11, 2025.

• Lot split 24-31LS (Young) reviewed; filed with county in 2023, no action taken
• Minutes approved for April 7, May 5, and June 2, 2025 regular meetings
• Next regular meeting set for August 11, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

Council

The Lyndon City Council did not hold its regular meeting on July 7, 2025, because not enough members were present to form a quorum. No decisions or discussions took place.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum

Council

The Lyndon City Council held a special meeting to approve a rental agreement and liability waiver for a bounce house for the July 4 celebration. The cost is $325 and falls under department head spending authority. No other business was conducted.

• Approved rental agreement and liability waiver for bounce house from A Girl and a Bounce House for $325

Council

The Lyndon City Council did not hold its regular meeting on June 16, 2025, because not enough members were present to form a quorum. No decisions or discussions took place.

Planning

The Planning and Zoning Commission did not hold its regular meeting on June 2, 2025 because not enough members were present. No business was conducted or discussed.

• No items were considered due to cancelled meeting

Council

The Lyndon City Council discussed budgeting for a city-run trash service to replace the current contract with Ottawa Sanitation when it ends January 1, 2027, but tabled the matter. They approved several invoices, including $600 for zoning regulation updates and $1,875 for ARPA reporting. The council also approved selling the 2014 police Charger and accepted a resignation in executive session.

• Discussed $125,000 startup budget for city trash service to begin in 2026, tabled
• Approved $600 final invoice to Baughman and Co. for zoning/subdivision regulation updates
• Approved $1,875 final invoice to Ranson Financial for ARPA reporting
• Approved sale of 2014 Dodge Charger (97,000 miles) on Purple Wave
• Accepted resignation of Darrel Manning and authorized advertising for one full-time and one part-time police officer

Council

The Lyndon City Council held a special meeting and approved a quote to replace the pool pump at the city pool. The item was the only new business on the agenda.

• Approved $7,864.22 to F&F Motor for pool pump replacement at City Pool
• New pump includes a one-year warranty

Council

The Lyndon City Council did not hold its regular meeting on May 19, 2025, because not enough members were present to form a quorum. No decisions or discussions took place. The agenda is purely procedural, noting the cancellation.

Planning Zoning

The Lyndon Planning and Zoning board is meeting to discuss the city's official zoning map and zoning districts. The agenda lists numerous streets and the zoning district classifications, indicating a review or update of the zoning map. No specific proposals or decisions are detailed in the agenda.

• Review of official zoning map dated May 5, 2025
• Zoning districts include R-1A, R-1B, RP-2, CP-0 through CP-3, IP-1, IP-2
• Street list includes Topeka Ave, Adams St, Ash St, W 6th St, Elm St, and others

Council

The Lyndon City Council approved the 2025 editions of the Zoning Regulations and Subdivision Regulations, authorized a hay lease agreement, and approved several invoices including $12,125.55 for generator repair and $1,699.00 for a vehicle diagnostic tool. The council also authorized a quit claim deed for 204 Topeka and approved bank authorizations.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 856 adopting the 2025 Edition Zoning Regulations
• Adopted Ordinance No. 866 adopting the 2025 Edition Subdivision Regulations
• Approved $12,125.55 invoice to Central Power Systems for headworks plant generator repair
• Approved $1,699.00 for purchase of SmartLink scan tool for city vehicles
• Authorized quit claim deed for former community center at 204 Topeka

Planning

The Planning and Zoning Commission did not meet on May 5, 2025 because not enough members were present. The agenda is purely procedural, with no decisions or discussions held.

Council

The Lyndon City Council voted to place a .5% sales tax on the November 2025 ballot, set to begin April 2026 with a 10-year sunset. The council also hired Officer Amanda Williams as Police Chief at $26.75/hour with a take-home patrol car. Other actions included accepting a hay bid, donating the former community center to American Legion Post #125, and approving various purchases and contracts.

• Resolution 2025-03: .5% sales tax on Nov. 2025 ballot, effective April 2026 through March 2036
• Hired Officer Amanda Williams as Police Chief at $26.75/hour with take-home patrol car
• Donated former community center to American Legion Post #125 with non-compete clause
• Approved $655.10 for two iPads for radio read meter system
• Authorized city to pay $2,667 (1/3) for seeding/fertilizing softball/baseball fields at Jones Park

Planning

The Lyndon Planning and Zoning Commission voted to approve zoning recommendations from the City Council, including changes to definitions, lot dimensions, parking standards, and the zoning map. The updated regulations will be sent to the City Council for adoption by ordinance. A discussion on penalties for zoning violations was noted but requires further review with the City Attorney.

• Approved zoning recommendations from City Council dated 9/3/2024 and 11/18/2024
• Approved zoning map as amended by Russ Ewy of Baughman and Company
• Discussed change to Article 25 penalties (reducing maximum from 6 months to 30 days) — requires City Attorney input
• Approved minutes of March 3, 2025 regular and Board of Zoning Appeals meetings

Council

The Lyndon City Council voted to sponsor the Carnegie Library's CDBG grant application for expansion, approved 2025 pool hours and rates, and hired 10 lifeguards at $8.75/hour plus seasonal workers. The council also authorized a $9,240.74 backhoe transmission repair and a $600 SCADA system renewal.

• Council voted to sponsor the Lyndon Carnegie Library's CDBG grant project to expand their space
• Approved 2025 pool hours and rates for the upcoming season
• Authorized $9,240.74 for backhoe transmission parts and installation from VLP
• Approved $600 annual renewal with Haynes Equipment for sewer plant SCADA system
• Hired 10 lifeguards at $8.75/hour and seasonal mowing/records clerk positions

Council

The Lyndon City Council approved several expenditures including a $82,138 annual insurance renewal, pool improvements, and a refund of a zoning appeal fee. They tabled a waterline project on Ash and Birch Streets to review bids and also tabled a library grant discussion for clarification.

• Approved $82,138 annual insurance renewal with EMC Insurance
• Tabled 2025 waterline project on Ash and Birch Streets; bids received from Salina Supply ($51,732) and Olathe Winwater ($50,007.60)
• Approved up to $17,500 for concrete and fence expansion at city pool
• Refunded $100 Board of Zoning Appeals filing fee to Charles Hanna
• Approved $1,379.60 for ballfield bleacher seat replacement at Jones Park

Council

The Lyndon City Council denied Ottawa Sanitation's requested 18.14% trash rate increase, citing a locked-in contract through January 2027. The council tabled a request from the Lyndon Carnegie Library to apply for a 2025 CDBG grant for a children's addition, pending clarification on how it would affect city funding. Other actions included approving a $7,500 audit bid, new city hall hours (7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.), and summer hiring rates.

• Denied Ottawa Sanitation's 18.14% trash rate increase request
• Tabled Lyndon Carnegie Library's request for city to apply for 2025 CDBG grant for children's addition
• Approved $7,500 audit bid from Sean Gordon, CPA
• Approved new city hall hours: 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., lobby open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., effective April 1, 2025
• Approved summer hiring rates: lifeguard $8.75/hr, pool manager $11.75/hr, public works $12.00/hr, records help $14.00/hr

Planning

The Lyndon Planning and Zoning Commission approved two lot splits (906 Monroe and 204 Topeka) and scheduled a public hearing for a zoning appeal on April 7, 2025. The commission also discussed setting a work session with Russ Ewy and noted a training opportunity through the League of Kansas Municipalities.

• Lot split approved for 906 Monroe (Shawn Markley, Homestar Builders)
• Lot split approved for 204 Topeka (City of Lyndon)
• Public hearing scheduled for April 7, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. for zoning appeal by D Walters
• Commission plans work session with Russ Ewy at April 7 meeting if available
• Training webinar Planning and Zoning 102 on March 27, 2025, $50 per attendee

Council

The Lyndon City Council approved several expenditures including a $1,678.75 pump repair quote, a $1,152.66 EZ Cite ticket system, a $1,500 used skid steer bucket, and $2,291.48 in shop tools. They also entered executive session for a personnel matter but took no action.

• Approved $1,678.75 quote from Ten Carva for rotator assembly repair at headworks plant
• Approved $1,152.66 for EZ Cite ticket system presented by Officer Amanda Williams
• Approved $1,500 purchase of used 4-in-1 bucket for skid steer from Bryan McGonigle
• Approved $2,291.48 for heavy equipment and shop tools
• Entered executive session for non-elected personnel discussion; no action taken

Council

The Lyndon City Council held a special meeting to hire a full-time utility clerk and approve a computer purchase for the police department. The council voted to hire Nina Green at $18.00 per hour starting February 24, 2025, and approved $991.89 for a new HP Pavilion computer and Microsoft Office software.

• Hired Nina Green as full-time utility clerk at $18.00/hour, start date February 24, 2025
• Approved $991.89 for HP Pavilion computer and 2024 Microsoft Office for police department
• Held 10-minute executive session under non-elected personnel exception

Council

The Lyndon City Council approved a $78,000 bid from Criqui Construction to move and regravel Monroe Street from 11th to 13th Street. They also declined to sign a connecting links agreement with Osage County for 6th Street, and approved $9,423.45 for a sewer headworks pump repair. A resident's request to waive a $10 late utility fee was denied.

• Approved $78,000 bid from Criqui Construction for Monroe Street dirt work (11th to 13th Street)
• Declined to sign Osage County Connecting Links Agreement for East and West 6th Street (county would contribute $582)
• Approved $9,423.45 for rotating assembly from Haynes Equipment for sewer headworks plant
• Approved $1,097 for two employees to attend KRWA conference
• Denied resident Ms. Guyle's request to waive $10 late utility fee

Planning

The Lyndon Planning and Zoning Commission did not hold its regular meeting on February 3, 2025, because not enough members were present to form a quorum. No items were discussed or decided. The minutes were submitted by City Clerk Julie Stutzman.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum

Council

The Lyndon City Council approved a $150,568.20 contract with Schulte Supply for a Neptune radio-read meter system and a $1,800 interface with Advantage Computer. They also vacated two alleys, approved a Kubota tractor repair for $845.44, and discussed placing a surveillance camera at the tennis courts. In executive session, the council changed the employee residency requirement to Osage County and authorized advertising for a Chief of Police position at $23-26/hour.

• Approved $150,568.20 quote from Schulte Supply for Neptune radio-read meter system
• Approved $1,800 quote from Advantage Computer for AMR Interface with Neptune 360
• Approved Ordinance No. 863 vacating east half of east/west alley in Block 25
• Approved Ordinance No. 864 vacating 11th Street
• Changed employee residency requirement to within Osage County within 1 year

Council

The Lyndon City Council held a special meeting to enter executive session regarding a non-elected personnel matter, after which they accepted the resignation of Chief of Police David Forkenbrock effective immediately. The council also approved Resolution 2025-01 concerning properties at 503 and 927 Ash Street.

• Accepted resignation of Chief of Police David Forkenbrock effective immediately
• Approved Resolution 2025-01 for 503 Ash and 927 Ash properties
• Council met in executive session under non-elected personnel exception

Council

The Lyndon City Council regular meeting scheduled for January 6, 2025, was not held because of severe winter weather. No decisions or discussions took place. The agenda contains only procedural notice of cancellation.

Planning

The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for January 6, 2025, was canceled or postponed because of severe winter weather. No decisions or discussions took place.

• Meeting canceled/postponed due to severe winter weather