Lindsborg City Council Summary
Week of October 6, 2026
Residents urge council to scrap Flock camera network
Council waives sidewalk seating fees, approves downtown amenities
Council appoints resident to Lindsborg Housing Authority
Volunteer fire department to receive new bunker gear
Council approves nearly $50,000 for public works restroom expansion
City formalizes sports complex agreement with Bethany College
City accepts $15,000 Patterson Family Foundation grant for rural marketing
State awards Lindsborg $25,000 for placemaking and tourism
Residents urge council to scrap Flock camera network
LINDSBORG, Kan. — At the latest meeting, six Lindsborg residents voiced strong opposition to the city's use of Flock automated license plate readers, citing privacy and constitutional concerns. The citizens urged the city council to rescind its contract for the cameras, arguing that, in their view, the technology amounts to warrantless mass surveillance and creates potential cybersecurity risks. While no formal action was taken during the public comment period, council members acknowledged the ethical challenges of balancing civil liberties with the public safety benefits of the technology.
Council waives sidewalk seating fees, approves downtown amenities
LINDSBORG, Kan. — In an effort to encourage downtown businesses to properly register their outdoor amenities, the city council approved a 90-day waiver for the city's $25 annual sidewalk seating license fee. The council also authorized the installation of new city-owned tables, chairs and an information center outside the Sundstrom Conference Center, utilizing recent state grant funds. Businesses with existing, unpermitted sidewalk enhancements are encouraged to submit code compliance applications to the design review board during the waiver period.
Council appoints resident to Lindsborg Housing Authority
LINDSBORG, Kan. — The Lindsborg City Council unanimously appointed a resident to the Lindsborg Housing Authority board. The authority operates Villa Ro Apartments, a 70-apartment complex established in 1972 to provide affordable housing assistance in the community. The appointee fills a vacancy left by the departure of board member Bill Nelson and will assist the board during an ongoing leadership transition following the recent retirement of the former executive director.
Volunteer fire department to receive new bunker gear
LINDSBORG, Kan. — The city council authorized the purchase of three sets of bunker gear for the Lindsborg Volunteer Fire Department, totaling $9,952.95 from Ed M. Feld Equipment Co. The turnout gear will outfit three newly appointed firefighters who joined the department last year. The purchase came in slightly under the city's $10,000 equipment budget for the year.
Council approves nearly $50,000 for public works restroom expansion
LINDSBORG, Kan. — The city council approved a $49,951.56 bid from James Coy Construction to remodel and expand the restrooms at the city's public works facility. The project will add a second, Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant restroom to the building, resolving a long-standing issue of having only one bathroom for seven employees and no dedicated facilities for female staff or guests. To lower costs, the city's electric crew will assist the contractor with wall demolition and electrical wiring.
City formalizes sports complex agreement with Bethany College
LINDSBORG, Kan. — Lindsborg and Bethany College approved a memorandum of agreement regarding the city's use of the college's outdoor sports complex, which includes softball fields and a practice soccer field. The agreement documents the city's historical practice of providing "gifts in kind," such as an annual municipal pool party for students, in lieu of rent payments. City officials noted the formalized contract clarifies the partnership and removes an inactive sports complex board from the oversight process.
City accepts $15,000 Patterson Family Foundation grant for rural marketing
LINDSBORG, Kan. — Lindsborg has received a $15,000 grant from the Patterson Family Foundation to fund a pilot marketing program for rural communities. The Lindsborg Convention and Visitors Bureau will act as a pass-through entity for the funds, partnering with neighboring Rice County and marketing agency BowerComm to develop regional marketing assets. The initiative stems from a nine-month collaboration aimed at boosting rural tourism.
State awards Lindsborg $25,000 for placemaking and tourism
LINDSBORG, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Commerce has awarded Lindsborg an additional $25,000 through the state's "Love, Kansas" program. The funds will be used for streetscape improvements, art and signage, promotional materials and talent recruitment travel. City officials noted that the money will help fund several pipeline projects and extend an ongoing marketing campaign that previously featured iHeartRadio podcast advertisements.
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