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County Clerk Lisa Luskard presented the application and reported the sheriff’s office, county attorney, zoning administrator and township clerk had been notified and raised no objections. The commission approved the license as presented.

Why this matters: Licensing for cereal malt beverage sales is a routine county regulatory function. Staff recorded no objections from the agencies consulted and the application was approved at the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Crawford County Live Meeting 08-22-2025 ","oneSentenceSummary","The commission granted a 2025 cereal malt beverage license to Steven Hippel of Old Yield Farms for on-premises consumption after required local offices reported no objections.","taxTitle","Crawford County, Kansas","taxId",55170,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6128998,"County awards KDOT bridge project; county cost reported as zero",52,3258000,3310000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5749229-6efba30e7d4ea04bfdbeb1741e34099d&start=3258&end=3310","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5749229-6efba30e7d4ea04bfdbeb1741e34099d/thumbnail_3258000.jpg","/articles/6128998/Crawford-County/Kansas/County-awards-KDOT-bridge-project-county-cost-reported-as-zero","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6128998-70e7047a67f64112dae832876e3b6eae/orig.mp4?Expires=1770434739&Signature=NSHtolMhXUTQmig1SdKrzIr0XQ-nUNwIa7akzTxvEo~H7W84JzcliGeaA0mfwEdv2JWdCw2gst45Kr4DVG268biNHxVb-eVt9bgEz-KEoQdjwx0YfU4UbS-5jyHSOEqWamrzJPUgU7ZchZRzSkynWCEoqqLzumtKFKc8mAYwhWKhns8ueXfwq~ooRkBVYUYq60JSj35o~EYRXhzSUvzz5xbKpULok7h3rBdaAH9qPDfhJWlPvXL-6VARBfeK6ZSEVoEUcbE~iRkbgQWeg3CPon9Cut5VlJwCiUEpsCbHhHGHRt6375dgK7T4GstxQ7X1WhRFo2kPMO8SjtsJUV4Qpg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A Road and Bridge presentation to the Crawford County Commission recommended awarding a Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) bridge contract for the Walnut and Hepler crossing to the apparent low bidder and asked commissioners to authorize signing and return of contract documents.

Alyssa Edwards, identified in the meeting as Road and Bridge coordinator, told commissioners that KDOT ran the bid and five bids were returned; the presenter identified the low bidder verbally as \"B and B.\" Edwards said the total project would be covered by KDOT, with KDOT's maximum payout described in the meeting as $900,000 and the county’s portion identified as $0. She asked the commission to approve and sign the award so the county could return documents to KDOT.

Commissioners asked staff for clarification about working days and the construction schedule; staff said the start dates and an allowable signature deadline were in hand and that signed paperwork needed to be returned before September 12. Staff also said they would confirm contract working days and clarify any liquidated-damage provisions or completion deadlines before final contract execution.

No formal, recorded vote on the award appeared in the verbal meeting record included here; minutes show staff requested authority to execute the award and to return the signed documents to KDOT. County staff asked to receive the signed contract pages so the project could move forward.

Why this matters: A KDOT-funded bridge replacement or rehabilitation typically affects traffic patterns during construction and can improve roadway safety and freight access. Local questions at the meeting focused on likely construction duration and how soon work would begin. The record shows the county’s stated financial exposure on this project is zero under the reported KDOT arrangement; staff will confirm contract terms and working-day schedule before final signature.","Road and Bridge staff recommended awarding a KDOT-funded bridge contract (Walnut and Hepler) to the apparent low bidder; meeting record shows the project maximum KDOT payout of $900,000 and indicates the county's share is zero, pending contract signature by Sept. 12.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6129002,"Crawford County commissioners approve 2026 budget and resolution to exceed revenue-neutral rate",249,293000,542000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5749229-6efba30e7d4ea04bfdbeb1741e34099d&start=293&end=542","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5749229-6efba30e7d4ea04bfdbeb1741e34099d/thumbnail_293000.jpg","/articles/6129002/Crawford-County/Kansas/Crawford-County-commissioners-approve-2026-budget-and-resolution-to-exceed-revenue-neutral-rate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6129002-1cd30438ad75d3b979572883b947c9ab/orig.mp4?Expires=1770434739&Signature=QNT0oqcBabQtkBjypsT8PrJb5hoeVNYHWXSt2ujOoPEMi4YKwu8~9XfOyOxURmqAQ8R-9CezEIFbdh9GL54hAgznjoN73w2hFsyfyM1keobBET~dOtmOqZFWv1Phx4k0~aNzp6NG3KoDBneZhkp5HqKc630JZkP9eKDWoMCijbKWteY-Cu0VbAVQfBLVFfpXoPv9faraXAD69Ac0qe39jG0MOypg~gENT01sBrnn7DUWcTje~-jffm2Alv0GZmbFpnEqFEDmD6jkOJkiE14hl~5fZY0XZ05~L3je4k7zSR8DrnOqy35g9Fs052ZgypYMI9Nt4Tp934fcUCVGFqeSRA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Crawford County commissioners voted unanimously to approve Resolution 2025-026 authorizing the county to levy a property tax exceeding the revenue-neutral rate and to adopt the county 2026 budget and associated fire-district budgets.

The action followed a public hearing during which several residents urged the commission to limit tax increases. Orlando Babalakwa, a Pittsburg-area resident, told commissioners, \"I had 3 hikes, 3 property tax hikes, which is well over 50%.\" Several other speakers — including Bert Patrick, Edward Cullen, Kristen Collins and a resident identified as Lynn — described rapidly rising bills and questioned how valuation and mill levies are set.

County staff explained the appraisal and compliance context during the hearing. A staff member identified as Jim said the state grades each county’s appraisal program against local sales and has for the last two years told the county its values were too low. Jim said the county raised values to bring them into compliance with the state’s 90% sales-to-assessed-value threshold and that, \"this year, we've got a letter this week stating that we are in compliance.\" He also told residents that those who believe their property valuation is incorrect may protest the value in March or pay under protest when they pay taxes in November/December.

The commission then moved to approve the resolution allowing the county to exceed the revenue-neutral rate. On a roll call recorded in the meeting, Commissioner Moody voted yes, Commissioner Blair voted yes, and Commissioner Wood voted yes; the motion carried 3-0. The meeting record shows passage of Resolution 2025-026 and adoption of the county’s 2026 budget. Commissioners also approved separate resolutions authorizing fire district levies to exceed their revenue-neutral rates and adopted 2026 budgets for Fire Districts 1, 2 and 3 (Resolutions 2025-027, 2025-028 and 2025-029), each carried by recorded aye votes from the three commissioners.

Why this matters: County budgets and mill levies determine the property-tax bills paid by homeowners and businesses; changes in appraisal methodology or compliance with state valuation standards can increase assessed values and therefore taxes even when local mill levies remain stable. Several residents at the hearing asked for clearer communication on what parts of their bill are set by the county versus city, school district or state.

Details and next steps: County staff noted the county’s middle (operating) mill levy has been reduced over recent years — staff referenced a past figure of about 51.052 (2017) and a current referenced number of about 46.59 — and emphasized that the state’s appraisal review drove recent value increases. The county advised residents to contact County Appraiser Zach Edwards (appraiser’s office is on the courthouse first floor) to review specific valuation concerns or to file formal protests when valuation notices are distributed in March.

The record shows the commission signed the approved budget documents; staff indicated the budget package also includes the fire district budgets. No formal amendments to the adopted budgets were recorded during the meeting.","By unanimous vote, the Crawford County Commission approved Resolution 2025-026 authorizing property tax levy above the revenue-neutral rate and adopted the county and fire-district budgets for 2026 after a public hearing with multiple residents expressing concern about recent property tax increases.","actionData","errors"]

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