Council approves water and sewer rate study in split vote

Split vote approves electric rate study amid renewable energy discussion

City secures $800,000 state grant agreement for Harrison Street repairs

Council schedules special strategic planning meeting

Free late-night swim approved for city festival

Kentucky coffee tree added to city's approved planting list

City leaders mourn loss of local music figures

Council approves water and sewer rate study in split vote

LINDSBORG, Kan. - The Lindsborg City Council voted 7-1 to approve a $6,500 water and sewer rate study by Kansas Municipal Utilities, with one dissenting vote. City Administrator Tanner Faust said the study will review existing infrastructure and forecast future expenditures to ensure current reserves are healthy. Officials hope proactive adjustments will help the city avoid drastic, unexpected rate hikes. The city's last water rate study in 2020 resulted in a 15 percent increase.

Split vote approves electric rate study amid renewable energy discussion

LINDSBORG, Kan. - In a separate 7-1 vote, the Lindsborg City Council approved a $5,433 electric rate study conducted by the Kansas Municipal Energy Agency. Finance Director David Hay said the $3-per-meter study will evaluate supply, distribution and capital improvement costs to fully fund the electric utility. During the discussion, a question was raised regarding whether the city could incentivize residential solar power. Staff indicated the study will not cover individual solar incentives but said the city is exploring larger-scale renewable energy options to benefit the community as a whole.

City secures $800,000 state grant agreement for Harrison Street repairs

LINDSBORG, Kan. - The Lindsborg City Council unanimously approved an agreement with the Kansas Department of Transportation for a major patching project on Harrison Street. The City Connecting Link Improvement Program will combine two years of state funding for an $800,000 project spanning north to Lincoln Street. Under the agreement, the state will fund 95 percent of the project, leaving the city with a 5 percent local match of $40,000, which will be paid using existing reserves. Public Works Director Denny Walker said the project will likely go to bid in late 2027 or early 2028.

Council schedules special strategic planning meeting

LINDSBORG, Kan. - City officials announced a special strategic planning meeting scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Monday, April 27. The Lindsborg City Council will use the work session to discuss the city's Capital Improvement Plan and outline long-term infrastructure and financial goals for 2027 and beyond.

Free late-night swim approved for city festival

LINDSBORG, Kan. - Residents will enjoy a free late-night swim during the city's Midsummer's Festival following unanimous Lindsborg City Council approval. Recreation Director Lauren Doak presented the request from the Midsummer's Committee, confirming the municipal pool will be open at no charge to patrons from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday, June 20.

Kentucky coffee tree added to city's approved planting list

LINDSBORG, Kan. - The Kentucky coffee tree is the newest addition to Lindsborg's official street tree list following the unanimous passage of an ordinance. Parks Director Noah Flores requested the specific addition to the city's large-tree category as part of an ongoing effort to diversify the community's urban canopy.

City leaders mourn loss of local music figures

LINDSBORG, Kan. - The Lindsborg City Council took time Monday to honor the recent passing of Dr. Charles Fox and Walter Pelz, two prominent figures associated with Bethany College. Fox, the First Gentleman of Bethany College and a part-time professor, was remembered as a beloved campus figure with active, generous involvement in the broader Lindsborg community. Pelz, a longtime music professor and organist, was remembered as a demanding but brilliant icon whose contributions fundamentally shaped the Lindsborg music scene.

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