Lindsborg local news summary

Council Passes Revenue-Neutral 2026 Budget, Avoiding Tax Increase

Budget Balancing Act: City Hall, Streets Projects Adjusted to Hold Line on Taxes

Public Hearing Set for McPherson County's 20-Year Plan

City Touts Success of State Fair Outreach Booth

Third Graders Tour City Hall, Meet Local Leaders

Council Passes Revenue-Neutral 2026 Budget, Avoiding Tax Increase

LINDSBORG – The Lindsborg City Council unanimously adopted a revenue-neutral budget for 2026 on Monday night, ensuring property taxes will not increase for the upcoming fiscal year. The finance director credited the city administrator for finding creative solutions following a challenge from a council member to avoid a proposed mill levy hike. The final approved mill levy is 53.844, slightly below the state’s revenue-neutral rate of 53.874. Officials praised the collaborative effort of city staff to achieve fiscal responsibility while maintaining city services.

Budget Balancing Act: City Hall, Streets Projects Adjusted to Hold Line on Taxes

LINDSBORG – To achieve its revenue-neutral goal, the city made several key adjustments to the 2026 budget. According to the finance director, the changes included reducing the appropriation to the Old Mill by $10,000 in favor of a utility credit, decreasing the City Hall window replacement fund by $10,000 with plans to use historical tax credits to cover the difference, and reducing the streets capital outlay budget by $6,000. Additionally, $15,000 was shifted from the Streets Department to be split among the city’s enterprise funds for water, wastewater, and electric.

Public Hearing Set for McPherson County's 20-Year Plan

MCPHERSON COUNTY – The mayor announced that the McPherson County Board of Planning and Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on Monday, October 13, regarding a proposed comprehensive plan for 2025-2045. The long-range plan will serve as a guide for land use, transportation, and community facilities in the unincorporated areas of the county, including the area immediately surrounding Lindsborg. The mayor encouraged interested citizens to review the proposed plan on the county website and attend the hearing to provide input.

City Touts Success of State Fair Outreach Booth

LINDSBORG – The City of Lindsborg's presence at the Kansas State Fair was a resounding success, according to a report from the mayor. He publicly thanked the Convention and Visitors Bureau director for organizing a "very professionally done" booth that was a "big hit" with fairgoers. The mayor noted the positive feedback from volunteers and visitors, stating that the booth served as a great reminder for people to visit Lindsborg.

Third Graders Tour City Hall, Meet Local Leaders

LINDSBORG – City Hall hosted a visit from 53 local third-grade students last week. The students had the opportunity to tour the facilities and hear from nearly every city department director. Despite rainy weather preventing an initial look at city vehicles, staff brought a firetruck and ambulance back later in the week for the children to explore. The mayor noted the students were well-behaved and enjoyed their firsthand look at local government operations.

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