-Zig Ziglar

-Winston Churchill Its difficult to imagine our community without the services of EMT’s and paramedics who provide life saving assistance. Our local service is always looking for a few good men and women to be part of the team. If you or anyone you know have an interest in joining this special service group, please contact EMS Director, Darryl Johnson at the Lindsborg Public Safety Center for more information.

Our sincere appreciation to our local heroes for their dedication and for always being there in time of need.

The Lindsborg EMT’s core group of volunteers provide 24/7 coverage year round and are often credited inside the medical community as the reason a patient survived.

That call was one of many for the Lindsborg Volunteer Ambulance team and one call that Mrs. Jorbason and her daughter Jenny will never forget. They will remember and appreciate how these men and women responded so quickly providing both with efficient, effective and professional care. EMT’s on call are required to be in route to a scene within 5 minutes of being paged.

(feature story names have been changed)

“On a Saturday morning, Mrs. Jorbason was on her way to the local grocery store. Her 9 year old daughter Jenny was buckled in the back seat as they drove towards a stop sign on Olsson Street. Mrs. Jorbason slowed her vehicle to a stop but wasn’t paying attention when she pulled out in front of a truck. Mrs. Jorbason was injured, semi-conscious and bleeding from an open head wound. Jenny seemed to be a bit shaken but in satisfactory condition in the backseat.

A witness to the accident called 9-1-1 and an ambulance was dispatched from the Safety Center with three certified volunteer team members. In a short period of time the ambulance arrived on scene. Several off duty EMT’s responded to the call to offer additional assistance. Mrs. Jorbason was immobilized in case of severe injury as her open wound was cared for. The ambulance transported Mrs. Jorbason to the Hospital and special arrangements were made for Jenny’s care.”

Lindsborg EMT members are dedicated in their service commitment to the community. Each member balances this commitment with career employment, family and other personal involvements. As the number of team members diminish, the service is at a critical level in not having enough staff to keep up with service demands.

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The Lindsborg City View’s continued coverage of Mayor appointed and Council confirmed Citizen Boards & Commissions. Featured in this issue are group dynamics and information on the Convention Visitors Bureau (CVB) Advisory Board and Library Board.

Individuals interested in being a part of the Citizen Boards & Commissions are encouraged to fill out an Expression of Interest Form available at City Hall, 121 S. Main, or online at www.lindsborgcity.org. For more information contact City Hall at 227-3355.

Susan Achenbach 4/30/10

Sue Schlegel 4/30/10

Bob Ryan 4/30/11

Elizabeth Walker 4/30/11

M.D. Ashrafulalam 4/30/12

Mary Swenson 4/30/12

Jill Heggen 4/30/13

Sabrina Spellman 4/30/13

VACANT 4/30/10

VACANT 4/30/11

Mim Johnson 4/30/10

Susan Whitfield Lundgren 4/30/10

Gavin Doughty 4/30/11

Jack Detmers 4/30/12

Maggie Hartter 4/30/12

John Palmquist 4/30/13

Greta Small 4/30/13

The Library Board (LB) consists of seven (7) members appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the City Council. Members are not required to live within the city limits and serve a four (4) year term.

The Library Board is responsible for policy development and governance of the community library.

-Aristotle

The Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) was established in March 2007 to “promote, publicize, market and facilitate the role of visitors and the growth of tourism in the Lindsborg community.” At the same time, City Council created the CVB Advisory Board to assist staff in that effort. By State statute, any municipality that collects transient guest tax (a room tax collected from customers of lodging institutions) may establish such a committee to make recommendations concerning the programs and budget for tourism promotion.

Eight members serving four (4) year terms make up the current board, which meets twice a month. The CVB Advisory Board has an active membership that takes part in many conferences, workshops and exhibitions. Last September, they designed, set-up and staffed the State Fair Booth in Hutchinson, where hundreds of promotional brochures and flyers were distributed to fairgoers.

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The following is a list of accomplishments in 2009 for the City of Lindsborg. This is not a comprehensive list of the work of Lindsborg City Council and City of Lindsborg employees, but is a representative sample.

♦ CFL Program Giveaway / Coupon ♦ Established Programmable Thermostat Rebate ♦ Adopted Community Growth Development Plan ♦ Adopted Strategic Plan for 2010-2012 ♦ Sundstrom Building placed on Historic Register ♦ Promoted Lindsborg at 7 Shows around the State of Kansas ♦ Generated Lindsborg Map Tablets for Visitor directional assistance ♦ New Gateway Billboard ♦ Upgrade of Kiosk to Level III Certified Travel Information Center ♦ Host for International Travel Writer (2009 Svensk Hyllningsfest) ♦ Consultation with Kansas Magazine (2009 Winter article: Volume 65 issue 4) ♦ Consultation with AAA (2009 Spring article) ♦ Provided over 280 Information Packets (June - December 2009) ♦ 49 Tour Groups / Family Reunions visited Lindsborg in 2009 ♦ Hired Golf Course Superintendent & Upgrade of Grounds Maintenance Equipment ♦ Installation of Golf Clubhouse metal roof ♦ Enclosed Open Shed for Golf Equipment storage ♦ Upgrade of Bandshell dressing room facilities ♦ Received Tree City USA Award for 25th consecutive year ♦ Partnered 3 interns from Bethany College Sports Management Program ♦ Introduced 4 new Adult Aerobic Classes ♦ Lindsborg Emergency Services responses - 344

♦ Lindsborg Fire Department responses - 52 (22 City • 32 Rural) ♦ Fulfilled 27 Special Events & Special Assistance Request for in-kind services

(labor, material, equipment and utilities totaling $50,867) ♦ Adopted use policy and implemented Tasers as form of less-than-lethal force ♦ Investigated, identified and criminally charged suspect in passing counterfeit bills ♦ EMS Casualty Trailer for benefit in disasters or mass casualties ♦ Continued aggressive Code Violation Enforcement ♦ Police Department Cases - 603 (497 complaints filed with City Municipal Court) ♦ Improved drainage on East Union Street ♦ Continued work on Brick Street Maintenance ♦ Assisted with site work for new USD 400 Tennis Courts ♦ Completed 7200 Electric Upgrade installation ♦ Continued Tree Trimming Program ♦ Continued Radio-Read Meter installation ♦ Completed Water Main replacement on Lindsborg Street ♦ Completed GPS location of Water System ♦ Completed Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade design ♦ Secured funding for $5.1 million Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade

(including $500,000 in grant funding and $1.4 million in principal forgiveness) ♦ Assisted with Bethany College Scoreboard project

-Oliver Goldsmith

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After weeks of brainstorming, layout design work and content preparation, the Convention and Visitors Bureau will roll out its new website the end of March. Looking to benefit from good first impressions, visitlindsborg.com will assist newcomers and visitors in planning their stay in Lindsborg. Long-time residents may learn a thing or two about the community, as well.

An aggressive building plan began on November 10, 2009, assisted by website design firm CivicPlus of Manhattan, Kansas. Many hours have been spent on developing a clear site identity with easy navigation and distinctive photography. Colorful and well-placed links provide quick access to descriptions of Lindsborg’s many cultural assets, interesting shops and fun things to do.

The Convention and Visitors Bureau is the City Department charged to:The Convention and Visitors Bureau is the City Department charged to:The Convention and Visitors Bureau is the City Department charged to: ♦ Promote, publicize and market Lindsborg

♦ Facilitate the role of visitors and the growth of tourism ♦ Act as a clearing house and source of expertise for the community.

UpUpUp---ToToTo---Date & InformativeDate & InformativeDate & Informative One of the site’s primary goals will be to provide accurate and timely news about upcoming events. By using Facebook and Twitter, CVB staff will be able to deliver up-to-the-minute reports of festival happenings to folks near and far. Tour and meeting planners alike will be able to use the site as a way to get to know Lindsborg and the surrounding area: where to eat, stay, shop and play.

Visit visitlindsborg.com and experience the fun of Little Sweden, USA.

-Pat Riley

Allocation of prAllocation of prAllocation of pr State of Kansas 1.23 USD 400 45.12% McPherson County 2 City of Lindsborg 30.

* Mill equals $1.00 of tax fo Source: Tax Levies - 2009 for 2

Market Valuation of Home: $100,000 To determine assessed valuation, multiply by 11.5%: $100,000 x .11.5 + $11,500

To determine property tax liability, multiply assessed valuation by effective property tax rate: $11,500 x .122 = $1,403.00

The city’s share of the $1,403.00 is $431.00

Monthly Expenses for City Services To determine the monthly expense for city services, divide the total tax paid by 12 months: $431.00/12 = $35.92

♦ Street Chip Seal Program

♦ Roadway Improvements

♦ Economic Development Fund

♦ Housing Program

♦ Fire Protection Services

♦ New Street Sweeper

♦ Park Improvements

♦ Police Protection

♦ Emergency Medical Services

♦ Parks/Playgrounds

♦ Ball Diamonds

♦ Zoning Enforcements

♦ Building Inspections

♦ Municipal Court

♦ Convention Visitor’s Bureau

♦ Brick Street Maintenance

♦ Street Maintenance

♦ Street Sweeping

♦ Swimming Pool

♦ Välkommen Trail

♦ Tornado Sirens

♦ Safety Center Community Room

♦ Library Services

♦ Building/Grounds Maintenance

♦ Code Enforcement

♦ Floodplain Management

♦ Traffic Control

♦ City Newsletter

♦ Snow Removal

♦ Storm Sewer Maintenance

♦ Mosquito Control

♦ Recreation Programs

♦ Picnic Shelters

♦ Public Restrooms

♦ Downtown Trash Service

♦ Recycling & Composting Services

♦ Festival Assistance & Set Up

45.12%

1.23%

30.

22.93%

McPherson County McPherson County McPherson County 28.016 mills28.016 mills28.016 mills

USD 400 USD 400 USD 400 55.138 mills55.138 mills55.138 mills

roperty tax paid: *roperty tax paid: *roperty tax paid: * % 1.5 mills

55.138 mills 22.93% 28.016 mills 72% 37.536 mills

or $1,000 in tangible valuation 2010 Budgets, McPherson County

General Government

Police Department

Street Department

Park Department

Convention/VisitorsBureau

Cemetery Board

Swimming Pool

Fire Department

Property Taxes

Motor Vehicle Taxes

Sales Tax

Other Taxes

Franchise Fees

Court Fees

Building Permits

Other Fees

Rent

Licenses

Swimming Pool

Use of Money &PropertyMiscellaneous

Transfers

72%

State of Kansas

USD 400

McPherson County

City of Lindsborg

City of Lindsborg City of Lindsborg City of Lindsborg 37.536 mills37.536 mills37.536 mills

State of Kansas State of Kansas State of Kansas 1.5 mills1.5 mills1.5 mills

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♦ Assisting businesses in

determining where they will locate, hire and invest.

HowHowHow do I participate in do I participate in do I participate in the 2010 Census?the 2010 Census?the 2010 Census?

Census questionnaires will be delivered or mailed directly to all households in March. The questionnaire asks 10 questions and takes about 10 minutes to fill out. Complete and return your questionnaire by mail upon receipt. The Census questionnaire is easy and safe, and your participation is essential to ensuring continued support for important community programs in Lindsborg. By participating you can help create a better future for yourself and those important to you.

Census data is also used to reapportion the U.S. House of Representatives, re-district each state and determine the distribution of the Electoral College. In addition to determining political representation, the 2010 Census will play a critical role in:

♦ Deciding where funding is needed to enhance important community initiatives and programs;

♦ Assessing needs and plans for schools, road and transit improvement and construction, health care facilities, disaster response and evacuation, recreational facilities, and a host of other community services;

♦ Aiding the City in grant writing, and helping us to target our services and ensure maximum benefit to those we serve; and

-James W. Gardner

-Perry Paxton

The City of Lindsborg has an Ordinance that pertains to visibility safety at street corners. The applied rule references article 21, section 6.04, no. 17 of the City’s Subdivision Regulations in measuring 90 feet from the

center of an intersection in both directions and drawing a line to form a triangle. This is the area that should be kept free of items that could cause visibility problems while driving. To avoid the possibility of contributing to a vehicle accident, plant vegetation that does not grow over two (2) feet in height. Please keep this mind when planning your Spring flower garden.

Thank You

The U.S. Census counts every resident in the United States, and is required by the Constitution to take place every 10 years. But it is much more than just counting how many people live in our community. It could make a difference in whether we receive our fair share of federal dollars.

WhyWhyWhy is the U.S. Census is the U.S. Census is the U.S. Census important?important?important?

Every year, the federal government distributes more than $400 billion to state, local and tribal governments based on Census data. An accurate Census count is important to the City of Lindsborg, as the data directly affects how much federal and state funding is allocated to communities for neighborhood improvements, public health, education, transportation and much more. That equates to more than $4 trillion over a 10 year period.

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WASTEWATER DEPARTMENTWASTEWATER DEPARTMENTWASTEWATER DEPARTMENT The primary focus of the wastewater crew will be to maintain the function of the plant while undergoing major renovation and construction. It will be a complicated process requiring close coordination between the contractor and our personnel.

-Aristotle

Lindsborg Police Department announces plans for a Disaster Drill in April of 2010. Disaster Drills are scheduled every few years to exercise the services of agencies involved, and to provide training and insight of what should be done in a real emergency situation. The Drills are set up to work a variety of scenarios that may include natural disasters or even terrorist situations.

Chief Berggren recently met with members of the Law Enforcement Assistance Deployment (LEAD) that originally came out of the membership with the South Central Homeland Security Region. LEAD was formed to provide interagency law enforcement resource management organization within our South Central Homeland Security Region. It is a concerted effort to maximize capabilities of local law enforcement agencies in responding to emergency as well as routine Law Enforcement operations by tracking and deploying resources of member departments. Resources from other agencies include vehicles, equipment and personnel that can be called and used to assist in a Disaster or for helping to control an event that taxes a particular department.

EMS and Fire currently have groups similar to LEAD that are in place and working. Law Enforcement is finally catching up with them. The South Central Homeland Security Region is currently working on completing a grant application to purchase a Command Trailer for use in these situations. This trailer would then be available for use in Lindsborg during times of need.

Lindsborg Police Department

-Booker T. Washington

WATER DEPARTMENTWATER DEPARTMENTWATER DEPARTMENT The first order of business will be to move the household service lines on East Lincoln to accommodate the new storm drain that will be installed this spring. Replacement of two (2) water mains are then scheduled beginning with the line on North Saline Street (between Pine and Cedar) and following with the line on North Pine (between Lincoln and State).

The water crew will also continue installing radio-read meters and repair a wall and roof at one of the pump houses.

STREETS DEPARTMENTSTREETS DEPARTMENTSTREETS DEPARTMENT The 2010 agenda begins with the completion of Swensson Street. The storm drain including curb and gutter have been installed and are ready to be paved when weather conditions improve. Work on Lincoln Street is anticipated to begin sometime in March.

Another segment of street bricks downtown is scheduled for repair. It is labor intensive work that must be done by hand. The citizen response on results of previous repair have been very positive.

Asphalt joint repair is also planned for East McPherson Street, between Harrison/Cole and Main Street. The job is dependent upon the ability to purchase the right Grade (size) of asphalt either from the County or APAC/Shears.

The street crew will continue current upkeep and maintenance functions.

ELECTRIC DEPARTMENTELECTRIC DEPARTMENTELECTRIC DEPARTMENT In the upgrade from a 4160 voltage electrical system to the 7200 system, all poles, wires and transformers have been replaced over an 8 year period of time. The final switching at the Substation will be done this spring to complete the project.

The electric crew is also scheduled to install a new transformer station to accommodate the new construction at Mid-Kansas Coop and another station at the Wastewater Treatment Plant to cover the renovation.

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POOL PRICE ADJUSTMENTSPOOL PRICE ADJUSTMENTSPOOL PRICE ADJUSTMENTS The Lindsborg Municipal Pool opened for operation in 1994. Admission prices have changed once in 15 years. Due to increased operational expenses (minimum wage, utilities, equipment, etc.) rates will be raised effective with the 2010 season.

PRIVATE POOLPRIVATE POOLPRIVATE POOL PARTIES PARTIES PARTIES --- CALL TO RESERVE YOUR POOL PARTY FOR 2010 CALL TO RESERVE YOUR POOL PARTY FOR 2010 CALL TO RESERVE YOUR POOL PARTY FOR 2010 Price: $100 first hour / $50.00 second hour

Available Time: 8:00-10:00 p.m. (parties may be booked June 5-July 31)

A $40.00 deposit must be received within two weeks of booking a party or the reservation will be canceled. Payment for the remaining balance can be made at the time of the party. The deposit will be applied to the cost of the party or refunded if party is canceled by pool staff due to weather or unforeseen pool problem. Deposit is non-refundable when reservation is canceled in less than 48 hours.

POOL Reservations: 227POOL Reservations: 227POOL Reservations: 227---3355 until May 29, then 2273355 until May 29, then 2273355 until May 29, then 227---260626062606

LINDSBORG TREE TALKLINDSBORG TREE TALKLINDSBORG TREE TALK

The Lindsborg Tree board is asking all homeowners with Scots Pine to please monitor their trees for Pine Wilt disease. The goal is to avoid losing a large population of Scots Pine in the community.

The Kansas State Extension Agency recommends if Pine Wilt is suspected as the cause of a tree death, it is important to confirm the presence of the pinewood nematode. Early confirmation will allow the owner to act quickly to prevent the spread to nearby trees. An adequate sample is either a branch, at least two inches in diameter, collected near the trunk of the tree, or a wedge of wood from the lower portion of the trunk. The best time to sample a tree is late summer / early fall due to high nematode populations. Pinewood samples should be placed in a plastic bag as soon as collected and mailed by mid-week (Wednesday). There is a fee for the test and additional charges by the County. -Lyndon B. Johnson

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Youth Soccer Youth Soccer Youth Soccer - Boys & Girls grades K-6. Registration Deadline: February 16. Cost of the program is $25 for in town participants and $30 for out of town participants. Practices will begin the week of March 6. Coaches meeting will be held at City Hall on February 23 at 8 p.m. Parents interested in coaching are invited to attend.

Babe Ruth Babe Ruth Babe Ruth - Boys age 13 to 18 as of May 1, 2010. Registration deadline: March 16. Program fee is $65.

Youth Baseball & Softball Youth Baseball & Softball Youth Baseball & Softball - Boys Grades 1-7 & Girls Grades 1-10 (16 age limit). Registration deadline is April 9. Cost for in town participants is $25 and $30 for out of town participants. For age division information contact the P&R Department at 227-3355.

Adult Coed Volleyball Adult Coed Volleyball Adult Coed Volleyball - For Men & Women ages 18 and above. Cost is $100 per team. Registration deadline is February 15. Team registration forms can be downloaded online at www.lindsborgcity.org.

Single Membership - $300 Family Membership - $450 (for 2) (Each additional - $100) Maximum Family Membership $750) Student Membership - $150

Lindsborg Golf Course Membership rates will remain the same for the 2010 season. Price adjustments have been made on golf car storage due to rising electricity costs. Non-Members will see increases in daily green fees and golf car storage rates.

WEEK: 9-Holes $10 18-Holes $13 WEEKEND: 9-Holes $11 18-Holes $18

$110

-Ralph Marston

9-Holes $11 18-Holes $18

Open Car Shed Rental - $300 Closed Car Shed Rental - $325 New Car Shed Rental - $375

Sign up to become a member of the Lindsborg Golf Course! LGC member applications and membership renewals for the 2010 season (April 1, 2010 through March 31, 2011) are now available. For more information call 785-227-2244.

Open Car Shed Rental - $70 Closed Car Shed Rental - $105 New Car Shed Rental - $140 Trail Fee for all Cars - $75 Electric Car - $50 Gas Car - $25 utility fee

121 S. Main Street PO Box 70 Lindsborg, Kansas 67456-0070

City Contact Information Phone: 785-227-3355 Fax: 785-227-4128 Web: www.lindsborgcity.org Email: lindsborg@lindsborgcity.org

Mayor & City Council Contact Information

Judy Neuschafer ~ Mayor jneuschafer@lindsborgcity.org

Ken Branch ~ Ward 1 kbranch@lindsborgcity.org

David Higbee ~ Ward 1 dhigbee@lindsborgcity.org

Becky Anderson ~ Ward 2 banderson@lindsborgcity.org

Betty Nelson ~ Ward 2 bnelson@lindsborgcity.org

Russ Hefner ~ Ward 3 rhefner@lindsborgcity.org

Rick Martin ~ Ward 3 rmartin@lindsborgcity.org

Brad Howe ~ Ward 4 bhowe@lindsborgcity.org

Lloyd Rohr ~ Ward 4 lrohr@lindsborgcity.org

Residential Patron

Lindsborg, KS 67456

Pre-sort US Postage Paid Lindsborg, KS Permit No. 1

Emergency Contact Information Police, Fire and Ambulance: 911 Police, Fire, Ambulance: 785-227-2988 (non-emergency) Water, Sewer, Electric, Streets: 785-227-3428 Water, Sewer, Electric, Streets: 785-227-3469 (after hours, weekends and holidays)

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• City Council Meetings (March 1, April 5, May 3)

• Recycling Center (OPEN 24/7)

• Valentine’s Day (February 14)

• President’s Day (February 15)

• St. Patrick’s Day (March 17)

• Palm Sunday (March 28) Handel’s Messiah

• Good Friday (April 2) St. Matthew’s Passion City Offices Closed

• Happy Easter (April 4) Handel’s Messiah

• Artists Studio Open House (April 24)

• City View Newsletter-Vol. 14 (mid-May)