Skip to content Skip to left sidebar Skip to right sidebar Skip to footer

Welcome to the City of Linn Valley, Kansas!

Welcome to the official website for the City of Linn Valley, Kansas. Our goal is to provide the best possible online information for residents, businesses and visitors. 

Brush Pile Information
City Council Livestream
FIREWORKS ORDINANCE

Short Term Rental Application

LINN VALLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING

LINN VALLEY CITY HALL

November 10,2025

AGENDA

Water Line Progress Map

This map will show you, where they have been,
where they are and where they are going.
We will be updating this map every month.
Can’t wait to see the green lines!!

—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————–

WATER PROJECT PROGRESS MEETING

OCTOBER 22,2025

Piping to the fill station should be installed on 10/23 and the station itself should be installed next week. The pumps for the booster station are to be delivered by Friday, 10/31.  The Electrical components are still showing as eight (8) weeks out for delivery, but everyone is hoping they are delivered much sooner.

Hettinger reviewed the current progress map and confirmed that they are still on track. They will continue to work along Linn Valley Boulevard to the Northwest, continue along South Linn Valley Drive and continue up to Ullery Road.

These are the links for the Power Point presentation from the Town Hall meeting on Saturday. Water Project and Waste Water project.  BG Consultants are working on updating the water meter list, it will be posted as soon as its available.

WATER METER LIST UPDATE

  1. Project Background

The Linn Valley water infrastructure project was initiated during the administration of Mayor Jeanne Dwyer (2010–2018), continued under Mayor Cindy Smith (2018–2023), and is currently being overseen by Mayor Lew Donelson (2023–present). In 2019, all relevant data was submitted to the USDA to secure funding for the project. The initial list of water customers was compiled using data collected prior to 2019 and included:

  • Linn Valley Water Customers
  • Rural Water District #1 (RWD#1) customers
  • Residents utilizing holding tanks

This list was developed collaboratively by the Property Owners Association (POA) and City staff. RWD#1 provided an updated customer list, while the POA contributed lists of metered water customers and those receiving water deliveries to in-ground tanks. It is important to note that properties where owners haul their own water and rarely request POA delivery may not have been included in the original list.

  1. Funding and Expansion

Since 2020, Linn Valley has experienced significant population growth, which continues today. As the project progressed, it became evident that the original funding was insufficient due to rising costs in materials, labor, and increased demand. The City re-engaged with the USDA to request additional funding, which was successfully secured. This financial support enabled the expansion of the meter installation list, prompting a reassessment of eligible lots.

  1. Challenges and Revisions

Upon closer examination of the customer lists, several discrepancies were identified:

  • Properties built across two lots were mistakenly counted for two meters
  • Some in-ground tanks were actually small water cubes
  • Newer homes were omitted from the list
  • Long-standing homes dating back to the 1980s were not included

To address these issues, the City reviewed building permits, obtained updated lists from the POA and RWD#1, utilized the Linn County GIS mapping system, and conducted physical inspections throughout the community. One final review drive is planned before the list is finalized.

  1. Current Status

The water line map has been finalized. However, certain newer homes may not have water lines running directly in front of them. While future line extensions are possible, such expansions will not be covered under USDA funding and will incur costs to the property owner.

Linn Valley is a recreational community with many residents living in RVs. If a water tank has been installed and a water line runs in front of the property, a meter will be installed. Seasonal RV owners with installed tanks and accessible water lines are also eligible for meter installation. Those who prefer to continue filling their tanks occasionally and wish to avoid monthly billing may opt out of receiving a meter. To do so, they must contact City Hall.

  1. Contact Information

The list is nearing completion. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, minor discrepancies may remain due to the complexity of the data.

For questions, concerns, or to report inaccuracies, please contact City Hall at 913-757-2926 or email mendi.cyr@linnvalleyks.com. We appreciate your cooperation and are happy to assist.

10/24/2025