{
 "city": "Lyndon",
 "state": "KS",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/lyndonks.gov/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-08-20",
 "upcoming": [],
 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Lyndon Council to consider sewer billing, demo program, and fee waivers",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.lyndonks.gov/vertical/sites/%7BA90FF0B9-B3EC-4AE9-A79B-E74A30C1C882%7D/uploads/7__July_20_2026__Regular_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://lyndonks.gov"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Lyndon Council approves exceeding Revenue Neutral Rate for 2027 budget",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.lyndonks.gov/vertical/sites/%7BA90FF0B9-B3EC-4AE9-A79B-E74A30C1C882%7D/uploads/7__July_16_2026_Special_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://lyndonks.gov"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-06",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Council pays $306,802.49 for Ash Street project, approves appointments",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.lyndonks.gov/vertical/sites/%7BA90FF0B9-B3EC-4AE9-A79B-E74A30C1C882%7D/uploads/7__July_6_2026_Regular_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://lyndonks.gov"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Council hires part-time officer, approves $2,000 for budget help",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.lyndonks.gov/vertical/sites/%7BA90FF0B9-B3EC-4AE9-A79B-E74A30C1C882%7D/uploads/6__June_15_2026_Regular_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://lyndonks.gov"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Council tables water project report, discusses police facility grant",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.lyndonks.gov/vertical/sites/%7BA90FF0B9-B3EC-4AE9-A79B-E74A30C1C882%7D/uploads/6__June_1_2026_Regular_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://lyndonks.gov"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-27",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Council approves $81,900 for Ash Street curb and gutter, hires police officer",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.lyndonks.gov/vertical/sites/%7BA90FF0B9-B3EC-4AE9-A79B-E74A30C1C882%7D/uploads/5__May_27_2026_Special_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://lyndonks.gov"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Lyndon City Council meeting cancelled due to severe weather",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.lyndonks.gov/vertical/sites/%7BA90FF0B9-B3EC-4AE9-A79B-E74A30C1C882%7D/uploads/5__May_18_2026_Regular_Meeting_Minutes_-_canceled.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://lyndonks.gov"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-04",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Council sets hearing for unsafe structure at 828 Washington, approves $234K street project",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.lyndonks.gov/vertical/sites/%7BA90FF0B9-B3EC-4AE9-A79B-E74A30C1C882%7D/uploads/5__May_4_2026_Regular_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://lyndonks.gov"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-20",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Council orders barricades for unsafe structure at 828 Washington",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.lyndonks.gov/vertical/sites/%7BA90FF0B9-B3EC-4AE9-A79B-E74A30C1C882%7D/uploads/4__April_20_2026_Regular_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://lyndonks.gov"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-06",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Council approves fireworks rule changes, emergency water plan, and lagoon hay lease",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.lyndonks.gov/vertical/sites/%7BA90FF0B9-B3EC-4AE9-A79B-E74A30C1C882%7D/uploads/4__April_6_2026_Regular_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://lyndonks.gov"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-21",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Council plans $200K+ water line repairs, police upgrades, land buy",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.lyndonks.gov/vertical/sites/%7BA90FF0B9-B3EC-4AE9-A79B-E74A30C1C882%7D/uploads/3__March_21_2026_Special_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://lyndonks.gov"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-16",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Council approves $22,000 offer for pool-adjacent land",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.lyndonks.gov/vertical/sites/%7BA90FF0B9-B3EC-4AE9-A79B-E74A30C1C882%7D/uploads/3__March_16_2026_Regular_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://lyndonks.gov"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-02",
   "body": "Planning",
   "headline": "Lyndon Planning Commission to review bylaws, approve minutes",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.lyndonks.gov/vertical/sites/%7BA90FF0B9-B3EC-4AE9-A79B-E74A30C1C882%7D/uploads/3__March_2_2026_Regular_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://lyndonks.gov"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-02",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Council approves $6,761 pool slide purchase for Pride, reimbursed later",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.lyndonks.gov/vertical/sites/%7BA90FF0B9-B3EC-4AE9-A79B-E74A30C1C882%7D/uploads/3__March_2_2026_Regular_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://lyndonks.gov"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-16",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Council approves $85,416 insurance renewal, sewer plant heaters, and demolition resolution",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.lyndonks.gov/vertical/sites/%7BA90FF0B9-B3EC-4AE9-A79B-E74A30C1C882%7D/uploads/2__February_16_2026_Regular_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://lyndonks.gov"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-02",
   "body": "Planning",
   "headline": "Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum",
   "summary": "The Planning and Zoning Commission did not meet on February 2, 2026 because there were not enough members present. No business was conducted.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.lyndonks.gov/vertical/sites/%7BA90FF0B9-B3EC-4AE9-A79B-E74A30C1C882%7D/uploads/2__February_2_2026_Regular_Meeting_Minutes_-_canceled_LOQ.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://lyndonks.gov"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-02",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Council sets May 18 deadline for demolition of unsafe house at 903 Washington",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.lyndonks.gov/vertical/sites/%7BA90FF0B9-B3EC-4AE9-A79B-E74A30C1C882%7D/uploads/2__February_2_2026_Regular_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://lyndonks.gov"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-20",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Council approves employee handbook changes and police vehicle purchase",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.lyndonks.gov/vertical/sites/%7BA90FF0B9-B3EC-4AE9-A79B-E74A30C1C882%7D/uploads/1__January_20_2026_Regular_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://lyndonks.gov"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-12",
   "body": "Planning",
   "headline": "Planning Commission shifts to quarterly meetings, updates bylaws",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.lyndonks.gov/vertical/sites/%7BA90FF0B9-B3EC-4AE9-A79B-E74A30C1C882%7D/uploads/1__January_12__2026_Regular_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://lyndonks.gov"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-05",
   "body": "Council",
   "headline": "Council declines $4,000 software fee, may revert to manual meter reading",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.lyndonks.gov/vertical/sites/%7BA90FF0B9-B3EC-4AE9-A79B-E74A30C1C882%7D/uploads/1__January_5_2026_Regular_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://lyndonks.gov"
  }
 ]
}