Quarterly Newsletter - Issue 37 - February 2016

THE CITY OF LINDSBORG

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If you want your guests to remember your wedding as the “BEST WEDDING EVER” consider providing your family and wedding guests with a complete experience by utilizing all of the great offerings of Lindsborg. The J.O. Sundstrom Conference Center has space to accommodate up to 350 guests for a dinner and dance within its two event spaces. The first floor, Banquet Hall, is great for smaller, formal wedding receptions or possibly ceremonies! The elegant décor, dimmed lights and built-in dance floor create a perfect romantic atmosphere. You can’t have the best wedding ever in Little Sweden without a Swedish dance hall! That is what you will find in the Dansstalle room located on the second floor of the facility. This room has a modern finish and overlooks Lindsborg’s charming downtown. All events at the Sundstrom are professionally staffed and planned to ensure the celebration goes off without a hitch. Custom packages are available and can include ceremony space, reception space, cocktail hours, dessert receptions and more.

Take your wedding up a notch by completing the Lindsborg wedding experience. Think about this...when attending a wedding, guests typically have an overnight stay, breakfast and lunch prior to or after the wedding festivities. Lodging, food and fun are all items you can arrange to give your guests the best memories possible. Here are a few tips on how to create excitement and buzz around your Lindsborg wedding.

Set-up the wedding room block with local lodging establishments. Here in Lindsborg, we have independent lodging businesses from modern accommodations to cozy B&Bs. When communicating lodging information to your guests, include a few sentences on the history of the business or why you like this establishment. If your recommendation has, “THE BEST BREAKFAST EVER,” or the ”BEST LINENS EVER,” tell your guests exactly that! Doing so will help cultivate excitement around your wedding day. Leave welcome gifts at the front desk to be given to guests upon check-in. If wel-come gifts are not in the budget, a warm card with a personalized welcome message will be just as meaningful.

ACHIEVE -- v. 1.) To bring to a successful end; carry through; accompllish2.) To get or attain by effort; gain; obtain3.) To bring about an intended result; accomplish some purpose of effect

ACHIEVE the EVENT of

YOUR DREAMS

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Councilman Blaine Heblebheble@lindsborgcity.org

•Hosted and managed 62 events from January - December.•Marketed the Sundstrom Conference Center to meeting planners.•Attended the 2015 KSAE Annual Conference, marketing to meeting planners of Kansas associations.•Created a blog on the SCC website to cross market the Lindsborg community and the conference center.•Set up and utilized Twitter account to engage younger meeting planners.•Email campaign promoting service offerings to meeting groups.•Designed retractable banners that promote the Sundstrom Conference Center.•Updated email database as new contacts were received or gleaned from websites and printed materials.•Obtained new clients, providing monthly business for 2016 year.•Attended Salina Mall Bridal Show, resulting in several wedding bookings for 2015 and 2016.•Implemented Google Ad Words campaign in late 2015, resulting in a total of 287 clicks and 71 phone calls in a four month period.

SUNDSTROM CONFERENCE CENTER (SCC) 2015 ACCOMPLISHMENTS

During wedding preparations, make a point to enjoy the local eats. Lindsborg has such a great varitety.

When communicating this information to your guests be sure to recommend your favorite, including the entree you always order. Let them know what your preference in coffee or flavored tea is from one of the shops downtown. Include hours, directions from lodging locations, menus or websites.

Be sure to give your guests a few options of fun things to do before your wedding begins. The art galleries or historical mu-

seum in Lindsborg are great places to visit, shopping in Lindsborg’s charming downtown, or a walk down the beautiful trail will keep everyone busy. Utilize your event coordinator at the Sundstrom to create a recommended list.

Information on food, attractions, shopping and more can be included in information prior to the guests’ arrival. A simple email with links to your recommendations show your guests you are thinking about them. We, here at the Sundstrom, are more than happy to help you create a complete wedding experience. Not only does putting forth extra effort create excitement and look impressive, spending time and money at the local merchants gives back to the community and makes for some incredibly happy wedding guests!

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The starting point of all achievement is desire. --Napoleon Hill

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CITY HALL - FEBRUARY 2016

ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE

Accomplishments continued on page 4

CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU (CVB)

•CVB Facebook following increased by 25%. •Partnership with Ad Hoc Business Roundtable to provide a half page monthly ad in the Salina Journal.•Fresh new look to the CVB website (www.visitlindsborg.com) with updated photos.•Participation in the Salina Art & Humanities’ monthly calendar - Lindsborg events are posted on their website and listed in their printed materials.•Partnered with travel writer to provide content for Irish Country Living Magazine.•Partnered with Jones Huyett Partners to provide video and print content for national Travel Kansas ads featuring the Prairie Trail Scenic Byway.•CVB worked with Svensk Hyllningsfest Committee to provide design, layout and funding for Travel Missouri ad.•Spring & Fall inserts for Lindsborg were published in The Salina Journal. •Involved with the Kansas Sampler Festival and received the Spotlight Award for teamwork and creativity. •Partnership with Meet Kansas and the Kansas Department of Tourism providing exposure in the Meet Kansas booth at the Arkansas Small Marketing Conference.•New Lindsborg Travel App developed with VisionTek.•New billboard designs implemented.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

2015

Lindsborg...where you want to Be, to Play, to Live, to Stay!

•Lindsborg ranked No. 31 in Livability.com’s “Top 100 Best Small Towns.” The ranking involved reviewing more than 12,000 towns between 1,000 and 20,000 in population on 40 different data points.•Downtown Infrastructure Project was completed with assistance from a KDOT Transportation Enhancement grant. The improvements included new lighting and sidewalks. •New downtown sound system was installed as part of the Downtown Improvement Project. This was completed with funding from the Lindsborg Ad Hoc Roundtable and a grant from the McPherson County Community Foundation Lindsborg/DN Fund.•Annexed 20 acres of land into the city limits for residential development.•coolSavings Air Conditioner Rebate Program provided 9 rebates totaling $2,650 for replacement of old inefficient air conditioners with new high efficient air conditioners. $9,350 remains in the program for 2016.•Instituted a wellness program for City employees.•2014 fiscal year financial audit was completed and found that the City was in compliance with all established accounting procedures and state budget law.•City’s Workers Compensation Mod Rating of .94 allowed the City to receive an 8% discount in its workers compensation premium.•Adopted Ordinance No. 4920 establishing downtown Sidewalk Café Licensing.•Adopted Ordinance No. 4945 which allows and regulates the keeping of up to 6 chickens within city limits.•Changed City Council meetings from the first Monday of each month to the first and third Mondays of each month.•Lindsborg received the Voice of the People Award for Excellence in Mobility.•Received $10,000 Leadership Transformation Grant from the Kansas Leadership Center for community leadership training.•Downtown Infrastructure Project received award from the Kansas Ready Mix Concrete Association.•City Clerk received the 2015 Quill Award from International Institute of Municipal Clerks.•City Administrator received the 2015 Larry Hobart Seven Hats Award from the American Public Power Association.

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CITY HALL - FEBRUARY 2016

STREET DEPARTMENT

WATER DEPARTMENT

WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT

PUBLIC WORKS

ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT

K4 project completed

•Completed work on former Tree Station to convert it to a joint-use facility for Streets and Parks. Made it all weather and replaced the tree screen on the East perimeter of the property. •Secured funding for multi-year street improvement plan.•Completed first year of new Street Maintenance Plan. This included more than 34,000 square yards of chip-seal on 32 blocks of streets and over 3,000 square yards of new asphalt paving on 5 streets.•Replaced low-water crossing on West Lindsborg Street.•Continued asphalt patching.•Continued curb and gutter replacement.

•Replaced last remaining 4” cast iron water main along the 600-700 block of N. Kansas. The water main rehabilitation program performed by the City Water Department was responsible for more than 38 blocks of old cast iron water main being replaced since 2000.•Initiated water valve exercise program.•Water Well field water tower painted.

•Completed the Northwest Drainage Study which analyzed the causes of flooding in the area and recommended proposed remediation measures.•Initiated engineering design of restrictor plate project, one of the remediation measures identified in the Northwest Drainage Study. Design to be completed in January, 2016.

•More than 30,000 linear feet of sewer line was cleaned by City and contract crews. Ninety percent of City’s sewer lines have been cleaned in two years.•2,440 linear feet of sewer line was televised in 2015 to identify potential issues.•Three rebuilt aerators were installed at the aeration basin.•Sewer Master Plan was completed.•The SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) computer was replaced and the alarm system upgraded.•Warranty work on the concrete coating of Clarifier #1 was completed.•Study of the Normal Street lift station completed to assure available capacity for projected development.RECREATION•Maintained youth sports programs and saw participation increases in baseball/softball (15%), Babe Ruth baseball (56%), flag football (28%), and soccer (7%).•Successfully maintained Itty Bitty Basketball program (clinic style for 4-6 years old).•Held 3rd Annual Daddy Daughter Dance also increased attendance by 60% with over 80 couples in attendance.•Hosted the first Mommy N’ Son cookout.•Held the 2nd Annual Camp Dala Days. Attendance tripled in 2015 with over 30 children attending.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

2015

•Moved existing underground primary electric line at Bethany College to accommodate construction of their new dormitory.•Constructed new underground secondary to Bethany College dormitory.•Removed existing street light poles from downtown as part of the Downtown Infrastructure Project. •Completed installation of radio-read electric meters.•Began change out of existing High Pressure Sodium street lighting with LED lighting.•Fuse Coordination Study was completed.•Line Loss Study was completed which resulted in a reduction in reported line loss of nearly 7%.

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Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence. --Helen Keller

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CITY HALL - FEBRUARY 2016

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

PUBLIC SAFETY

•Tree Board celebrated Lindsborg’s 30th consecutive year as a certified Tree City USA by planting over 140 new trees throughout the community. This included a new red cedar privacy screen at the former Tree Station.•Assisted the Downtown Infrastructure Project with tree replacement and selection, resulting in the planting of 26 new trees in that district.•Held roundtable discussions and meetings concerning housing topics in an effort to increase residential development in the community.•Created Residential Development Plan that identified suitable residential buildout opportunities.•Negotiated with a landowner and developer to annex 20 acres into the city with the intent to build workforce rental housing with expected construction to begin in fall 2016.•Completed a preliminary engineering study for Phase 2 of the Välkommen Trail, a 1.4 mile extension. Submitted a grant application to KDOT for funding of the project in 2017-2018.•Created a framework for Sidewalk Cafe Licensing which allows beverage and food service on public right of way in the downtown commercial district.•Held a joint City Council/Planning and Zoning Commission summit to discuss long range planning issues.•Continued participation in the Community Rating System and National Flood Insurance Program with floor awareness outreach efforts, resulting in premium discounts for flood insurance policy holders.•Passed a resolution to join the Region G Hazard Mitigation Plan, a multi-county program that provides pre- and post-disaster relief funding from FEMA.•Completed bleacher board replacements for city-owned mobile bleacher sets.•Provided ongoing support for the third annual Community Garden located next to the Välkommen Trail.•Installed two new Expression Swings, providing interactive recreation for children and caregivers in Swensson and Riverside Parks.

•Lindsborg Police Department installed external video cameras at City Hall and Public Safety for downtown surveillance.•Switched to outerwear bullet proof vests.•Test trial with body camera systems. •Hired Officer Eric Kruckenberg.•LPD solved multiple burglaries in Lindsborg and surrounding areas.•“Blue Santa” program was established. This program provides selected children in the USD #400 district with gifts at Christmas. Program funded by Masonic Lodge.•Grant from the McPherson County Community Foundation was received and funded the “Broken Windows” program. This program assists victims of crime.•911 CAD radio system ugraded this year and allows LPD to receive 911 call information electronically by computer or smart phone.•The Lindsborg Fire Department hosted a Fire Fighter I class. Fire Department responded to 110 runs.•Lindsborg Fire Department also received a $3,000 grant from TransCanada Pipeline to purchase fire gear.•EMS hosted an EMT class in 2015 which led to one more person certified as an EMT for Lindsborg.•Chirs Matthews became the new EMS Director.•New computers were purchased for EMS along with scoop stretchers.

•Lindsborg Golf Course #6 bunker was renovated and #9 fairway was over-seeded. South side of the clubhouse was sided.•Golf course was also ranked by the Kansas Women’s Golf Association.•Pool was selected as runner up in McPherson Sentinel readers’ choice survey for Best Pool Recreation area.•Increased daily pool visits by 13%. •162 people are enrolled in MindBody online as a way to register for Recreation programs.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

2015

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CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU - FEBRUARY 2016

Work-life balance is the prioritizing between work (career, ambition, productivity) and life-style (family, leisure, health, spiritual development). It’s the balance that is important to achieve. If there is too much focus on work, then stress related medical issues are a big concern and employees are more likely to quit. Too much leisure time, monotony can be problem. A website out of San Francisco, zippia.com recently ranked Lindsborg as one of the top ten cities in Kansas that successfully achieves a strong work-life balance.According to zippia.com “When it comes down to it, maintaining a healthy work-life balance is really all about maintaining an appropriate level of happiness. Because that’s the goal at the end day, finding the right level of work that still allows you to enjoy life.”Happiness and satisfaction are the characteristics of people who are achieving a work-life balance. This comes from having employment you enjoy, not wasting a lot of time getting to work and home, having a family and an environment that offers activities and entertainment. Zippia identified this set of criteria from the American Community Survey:• Commute time (Shorter is better)• Hours worked per week (Shorter is better)• Size of household (Higher is better)• Unemployment rate (Lower is better)• Poverty rate (Lower is better)• Things to do per capita (Higher is better)With these criteria in mind, Lindsborg made the list. Share with out-of-town friends and family what makes our community so exceptional! Whether they visit on a festival weekend such as the upcoming Messiah Festival of the Arts or just a regular weekday, there is always something to experience and scout out. Go to our website www.visitlindsborg.com or l ike our FB page “Lindsborg Convention & Visitors Bureau” to stay in the loop of all art exhib-its and classes, concerts, lectures, special cuisine events, theatre and general happenings!

BREATHE ZEN BALANCE REPEAT

Happiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort. --Franklin D. Roosevelt

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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - FEBRUARY 2016

It may seem early, but now is the time to begin planning this season’s vegetable garden. If you are short on space for growing, consider signing up for a plot at Lindsborg’s Community Garden located at 1st Street and Union Street, next to the Välkommen Trail. The garden was originally established in 2013 with the financial assistance of Smoky Valley Community Fund, Bank of Tescott, McPherson County Community Foundation, and Jim and Kathy Richardson. The layout consists of 17 spaces measuring 10’ x 20’, which is plenty of room to grow a variety of fresh vegetables, fruits and herbs. Because of the limited number of plots, interested individuals and families should contact City Hall to learn of upcoming organizational meetings. Call Gary Shogren, Community Development Director, at 785-227-3355. Benefits of a community garden include:•Food Production and Access - Community gardens enable people without adequate land of their own to grow high-quality fruits and vegetables for themselves, their families and their communities.•Nutrition - Some research indicates that community gardeners eat more fruits and vegetables (Bremer et al., 2003).•Exercise - Gardening requires physical activity and helps improve overall physical health.•Mental Health - Interacting with plants and having access to nature help reduce stress and increase gardener’s sense of wellness and belonging. (Malakoff, 1995)•Community - Community gardens foster a sense of community identity, ownership and stewardship. They provide a place for people of diverse backgrounds to interact and share cultural traditions.•Environment - Gardens help reduce the heat-island effect in cities, increase biodiversity, reduce rain run off, recycle local organic materials and reduce fossil fuel use from food transport.•Education - All ages can acquire and share knowledge related to gardening, cooking, nutrition and health. Some gardens have programs that provide training in horticulture, business management, leadership development and market gardening.•Youth - Gardens provide a safe place for youth to explore gardening, nature and community through formal programming or informal participation.

Adapted from Multiple Benefits of Community Gardening, by Gardening Matters in Minneapolis

Time to Sign Upfor the

Lindsborg Community Garden!

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PARKS - FEBRUARY 2016

The Lindsborg Tree Board judged 60 entries in the annual Tree Poster Contest, selecting Campbell Gaskill as this year’s overall winner. Sincere thanks go to Mary Kay Lindh, math and technology teacher at Lindsborg Middle School for her assistance and support of the program. The winning poster will be sent to the Kansas Forest Service and entered into the State contest. Other winners in the 5th grade competition were Max Bieker, Braxton House, Annabelle Jones, Trevor Jones and Haley Phillips. The Tree Poster Contest is one

of several activities sponsored by the Tree Board, an eight-member advisory board ap-pointed by the Mayor. It was formed to pro-mote tree maintenance, preservation and plant-ing in the community and meets once a month. The Board is currently seeking 2 new members to serve a one or three year term. If you have an interest in arboriculture, have a love for the great outdoors, or have an interest in keeping our community beautiful, contact the Parks De-partment at 785-227-3355 for more information.

TREE POSTER CONTEST WINNERS ARE ANNOUNCED!

Kevin Allton, Karmon Almquist, Abner Vickery and Keith Kandt studied the posters and chose a winner. Congratulations Campbell Gaskill!

31 YEARS - TREE CITY USA - 31 YEARS!In January 2016 Lindsborg was recognized as a Tree City USA for the 31st consecutive year. More than 3,400 communities have made the commitment to becoming a Tree City USA. They have achieved Tree City USA status by meeting four core standards of sound urban forestry management: maintaining a tree board or department, having a community tree ordinance, spending at least $2 per capita on urban forestry and celebrating Arbor Day.

Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them. --William Shakespeare

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PUBLIC WORKS - FEBRUARY 2016

Think Before You FLUSH!!To the left is a picture of half of a wad of “flushable wipes” that recently caused a backup in a city sewer main. This backup was caught early when city crews hap-pened to be out doing a routine inspection. Fortunately this did not cause any issues for home owners. However, had it not been caught when it was, waste water would have likely backed up into homes. City crews worked for three hours to dislodge this wad and finally got it moved down the sewer line where it could be removed. At the point where this plug occurred it was the city’s problem; however that is not always the case. When called by homeowners because of a back up, plumbers are also find-

ing more sewerline plugs as a result of “flushable wipes”. These plugs can be very hard to clear and re-move because of the way the wipes bond together in the line plus the weight they create as a wad grows. Flushable wipes can travel miles and spend hours in the system. They can go through multiple pumps and still arrive at the wastewater treatment plant completely intact. Although wipes are easily flushed, most do not break down the way that toilet paper is designed to. Because they do not break down, it becomes easier for wipes to get hung up in the line. When there are multiple flushable wipes in the sys-tem, plugs caused by them are becoming more frequent. More frequent plugs increase the odds that at some point a sewer backup caused by “flushable wipes” could affect you. This type of plug is one that you as a homeowner really can help reduce by simply not putting wipes down the toilet. The only things that should be going down your commode are human waste and toilet paper. Your household sew-er and the public lines are not designed to handle all of the modern products available to consumers. Here is a simple question- Would you flush paper towels or a hand towel? Hopefully the answer is no, but that is basically what you are doing when you flush wipes down the toilet. Flushable wipes will go down when flushed, but so will a golf ball. The next time you go to the store, please think about the products you are purchasing and more importantly, how you dispose of them. Remember “flush-able” does not mean it will break down, it simply means it will go down. Manufacturers are making prod-ucts that complement our busy lifestyles and make our lives easier. As consumers, we buy these prod-ucts and think that they are o.k. to use, but this is not always the case. There are many lawsuits filed against the manufacturers of wipes, flushable and none, because of the problems created in sewer and pumping systems. It really does not matter whether they are labeled flushable, baby, cleaning or any other kind of wipe. Wipes of any kind should not be flushed. Remember you can help reduce the possibility of a sewer back up by not flushing wipes; please take the time to dispose of wipes properly.

Lindsborg sewer pipe

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PUBLIC SAFETY - FEBRUARY 2016

Chris Matthews recently took the reins as Director of EMS for the City of Lindsborg. Chris began on the Volunteer Fire Department in 2010 as a way to serve others and contribute to the Community. In 2012 Chris took the EMT Class and began his volunteer service to the EMS as well as the Fire Department. Chris then became certified as an EMT Training Officer and was soon in charge of all training for the EMS Service. Chris is Pastor of the Smoky Valley Baptist Church in Lindsborg and is supported by his wife Bonnie and three children, Hannah, Allison and Felicity.As Director, Chris has made several changes that have impacted staff in a positive way as we move toward building a better service.The Lindsborg EMS will be hosting an EMT Class the first part of this year and we are excited about having a large group that will contribute to the well-being of our Community.

This year the Lindsborg Police Department was provided an opportunity to bring some smiles to the faces of children in our school dis-trict. The local Masonic Lodge was gracious enough to provide the funding this year for what we call the “Blue Santa” project.Officers identified children in our School District, purchased gifts and then delivered them to those children. The Department is hoping to make this an annual event. If you are inter-ested in making a contribution to this effort, contact the Chief of Police.

LINDSBORG EMS DIRECTOR IS CHRIS MATTHEWS

Helping Hands and

Happy Smiles

CONGRATS

J NE BRUNSELL RETIRESA big THANK YOU to Jane Brunsell who has served 37 years on the Lindsborg EMS team. Thanks Jane!

In the top left picture Sgt. Scott Wolf searches for a box to wrap presents in for one lucky recipient. The middle picture Officer Terry Reed and an officer from McPherson SO wrap presents. In the bottom left picture a volunteer with Masonic Lodge helps wrap presents to be distributed. On the far right Chief Tim Berggren smiles for the camera while shopping for all the presents that they would wrap and deliver.

Spectacular achievement is always preceded by unspectacular preparation. --Robert H. Schuller

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RECREATION / GOLF - FEBRUARY 2016

SPRING is a fun time in LINDSBORG

In the picture above two little beauties pose while taking a break from dancing with their fathers at the 2015 Daddy Daughter Dance. The picture to the left shows a daddy and daughter enjoy-ing their time together at the dance. The annual event will be held this year on March 5th at a new location! The event will be held at the J. O. Sundstrom Conference Center this year! Please plan to attend! This spacious venue has so much to offer dads and daughters that plan to attend! A DJ will be pres-ent along with a photo booth, prizes, snacks and punch. Sorry no moms are allowed to attend this fun dance. The price is $30.00 per couple with $5.00 for additional siblings.Newborn to 14 year old girls are welcome! The deadline for registra-tion is February 26! Call Kate at 785-227-3333 if more information is needed! The dance begins at 6:30 p.m. and ends at 8:00 p.m. Doors will open at 6:15 p.m. Have fun!

To the left the Easter Bunny is laughing because the big dog wants some candy and his basket is empty! Don’t worry it will be re-filled with lots of candy by March 26th! The annual Communtiy Easter Egg Hunt is on March 26, 2016 at noon sharp in Swensson Park!

Make your reservations for your summer pool party now! The Recreation Department and City Hall will now accept

reservations! More information can be found on our website or you can call Kate at 785-227-3333 for all the rules and regulations! Deposits are required and stipulations do apply.

Also in other Recreation Department news...YOUTH SOCCER - Registration opened February 1, 2016!•Registration deadline is February 29th with late registration until March 7th•Kids ages 4 to 6th grade are welcome to participate•$30 per Lindsborg resident and $35 per non-residentSUMMER POSITIONS•Certified pool lifeguards•Sports Complex•Umpires for Rec ball games & Babe Ruth league games•Field prep manager•Recreation Department Intern•Seasonal help with summer camp and other programs•Part-time fitness instructors•Golf Course Club House Staff (start as early as March)Call Kate Elliott, Recreation Director, at 785-227-3333 to inquire!

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CALENDAR OF EVENTSCity Council Meetings -- March 7 & 21, April 4 & 18, May 2 & 16Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting -- April 19Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery Art Exhibition -- Feb 7 - April 17Raymer’s Printmaking Exhibition: March 14 - March 31Våffeldagen-International Pancake Day -- March 19135th Messiah Festival of the Arts -- March 18-27Lucas Hnath’s “The Christians” -- March 18-19“A Musical Tibute to Dr. Walter L. Pelz” -- March 20Passion According to St. Matthew -- March 25Good Friday -- March 25 (City Offices Closed)135th Messiah Performance -- March 27Lindsborg In Bloom -- April 30City View Newsletter -- Issue 38 (May)Recycling Center -- (Open 24/7) Be considerate please

EMERGENCY INFORMATIONPolice, Fire and Ambulance: 911

Police, Fire and 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)

For more scheduled events please view the calendars at www.visitlindsborg.com and www.lindsborgcity.org