Archive for November 14th, 2023
Lamar RE-2 School Board Approves First Phase of Stadium Project
At the regular meeting of Nov. 13, 2023, the Lamar School Board voted unanimously to approved Big Project 1, as it is referred to by GMCN Architects of Garden City, Kansas, the architectural firm designing the new stadium. Via video chat with GMCN’s Nick Nemechek, the board members were able to see the final […]
New Council Moves Forward on Agenda
With the November General Election concluded, new and re-elected Lamar City Council members took their oath of office to begin their term. David Zavala, recently elected to serve Ward 2, replacing Mike Duffy, was administered his oath by Judge Lane Porter to begin the November 13, 2023 council session. Per the City Charter which […]
Departing Council Finalizes Agenda Items
The outgoing Lamar City Council concluded the details of its agenda during the November 13th meeting. Ordinance 1268, pertaining to vacating the east-west alley between off 401 South 14th Street for Anthony Aguilera, was approved. The alley has not been used in decades and is located between lots 1 and 2, Block 4 in Maxwell’s […]
Lamar Redevelopment Authority Okays Ron Austin Grant Application
Cameron Austin received approval from the Lamar Urban Redevelopment Authority for funding to make improvements to his business, Ron Austin Repair Shop at 400 North Main Street. The project includes building upgrades and façade improvements such as painting and rebuilding the storefront, mortar repair on brickwork, front and back door improvements and painting […]
City of Lamar Sales Tax Revenue Report for September 2023 Collections
City Sales Tax revenue grew by 3.18% this past September for a gain of $13,369 over the previous year with 2022 collections at $420,008 and $433,378 for 2023. Use Tax collections were up 20.90% for a $5,957 increase and total sales were up 4.63% for an improvement of $20,741 with brought 2023 collections […]
