Council tables action on license plate readers following public backlash

Police department receives $7,000 traffic enforcement grant

Council approves engineering agreement for road repairs

Public works completes accelerated chip seal maintenance

City switches credit card processor to save roughly $68,000 annually

Three candidates apply for vacant Ward 4 council seat

Council tables action on license plate readers following public backlash

LINDSBORG, Kan. — Following extensive pushback from Lindsborg residents concerning privacy and data sharing, the Lindsborg City Council tabled an amendment to the Lindsborg Police Department's automated license plate reader policy. Several citizens spoke during public comment against the Flock Safety cameras, citing concerns about mass surveillance and the potential for a third-party company to sell local data. Police Chief Terry Reed defended the cameras as vital crime-solving tools, noting they are currently used strictly for law enforcement investigations and not for traffic enforcement. Instead of approving a single-line policy update, the Lindsborg City Council agreed to hold a dedicated study session at its next meeting to thoroughly discuss data retention and sharing policies before taking any formal action.

Police department receives $7,000 traffic enforcement grant

LINDSBORG, Kan. — The Lindsborg Police Department will participate in enhanced traffic enforcement campaigns following the Lindsborg City Council's approval of a $7,000 Special Traffic Enforcement Program grant. Police Chief Terry Reed stated the federal highway safety funds will fully reimburse the city for officer overtime and allow the department to purchase enforcement equipment and attend training conferences. Officers will target issues such as speeding, impaired driving and school zone violations across 16 optional campaigns throughout the year.

Council approves engineering agreement for road repairs

LINDSBORG, Kan. — The Lindsborg City Council approved a $79,700 agreement with Wilson & Company for engineering services on the street preservation project. The project, slated for bidding in October 2027, will repair the roadway between Lincoln Street and Swensson Street. Funding for construction includes up to $800,000 from the Kansas Department of Transportation's City Connecting Link Improvement Program, with the city responsible for a 5 percent local match in addition to the design costs.

Public works completes accelerated chip seal maintenance

LINDSBORG, Kan. — Public Works Director Denny Walker apologized to residents for the short notice regarding recent chip seal street maintenance, explaining that a sudden opening in contractor Vance Brothers' schedule allowed the city to complete the protective road work earlier than anticipated. Walker noted that while the streets will remain dusty for a short period, the maintenance will protect the roadways long-term. He also informed the council that crews are scheduled to replace curb and guttering on the 200 to 400 blocks of South Washington Street by mid-to-late October.

City switches credit card processor to save roughly $68,000 annually

LINDSBORG, Kan. — The Lindsborg City Council approved a three-year merchant services agreement with Global Payments for utility and court credit card processing. Finance Director David Hay reported the switch from the current provider will save the city an estimated $67,938 annually in processing fees, which are currently absorbed by the electric utility fund. Lindsborg processes roughly $1.34 million across more than 6,100 credit card transactions annually, and the new contract includes a provision allowing the city to terminate the agreement without penalty if rates increase.

Three candidates apply for vacant Ward 4 council seat

LINDSBORG, Kan. — Three Lindsborg residents have submitted letters of interest and resumes to fill the unexpired Ward 4 city council seat previously held by Joshua Swanson. It was announced during the meeting that the application deadline has passed. City Clerk Roxie Sjogren will now schedule interview times with the three applicants before the Lindsborg City Council makes an official appointment to fill the vacancy.

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