City Council Minutes: 07/13/2026

The council of the City of Linn met in regular session at the Linn City Building at 6:30 p.m., July 13, 2026. 

Councilmembers Tyson Hynek, Brent Lehman, Evan Bott, and Claire Wohler 

Mike Meenen. A quorum was present. 

President Jared Hatesohl 

Present also: City Clerk, Teresa Penning, Ambulance Director, Lisa Voelker, and Kevin Richardson, Superintendent and Austin Gillard. 

Austin Gillard asked permission to add a dedicated wall-mounted network rack, cabling improvements, ceiling mounted TV and security cameras inside and outside the building. Tyson Hynek moved, seconded by Brent Lehman to approve the medical building improvements as presented. Motion carried. Austin also asked if the Council would be interested in adding on and remodeling the medical building with the help of the Clay County Medical Center. Austin will get CES to draw up plans. 

Austin Gillard discussed the Housing Development options in Linn and explained that the grant will be open again in 45 days. 

Tyson Hynek moved, seconded by Evan Bott to approve the minutes of the June 8, 2026 meeting and the June 11, 2026 Special Meeting as presented. Motion carried. 

Brent Lehman moved, seconded by Tyson Hynek to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion carried. 

Mayor Jared Hatesohl recommended having the Oklahoma State Ag Communications Class create a video in the amount of $5,000 for the 150th Anniversary next year instead of a book. Jared will talk with Booster Club and BDI to see if they are interested in contributing toward the video. 

Lisa Voelker gave the Ambulance Report. There were 5 runs in June and 3 runs so far in July. Lisa announced that she told the County Commissioners that November 30, 2026 would be the last day for the Linn Ambulance Service due to several staff not renewing their licenses. 

Kevin Richardson reported that the KRWA evaluated the sewer ponds and that he is attending a Lead/Copper class tomorrow in Belleville. 

Unfinished Business 

Tyson Hynek moved, seconded by Evan Bott to adopt Ordinance #327 setting the Prairie Land Electric Franchise fee at 5% for 10 years. Motion carried. 

New Business 

Teresa Penning presented a quote from ClerkBooks for conversion to the ClerkBooks Core Accounting System in the amount of $7,200 and hosting fee of $75 and estimated transaction fees 

of $50.10 per month. Tyson Hynek moved, seconded by Evan Bott to approve the conversion to ClerkBooks Core Accounting System. Motion carried. 

Teresa Pennning explained the 2027 Budget and explained the City of Linn would exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate. 

Tyson Hynek moved, seconded by Brent Lehman to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.