Food and Farm Council

June 17, 2019, 11:30 AM @ Family and Child Resource Center

The purpose of the Food and Farm Council is to advocate for and sustain an accessible, healthy, and local food system. The Food and Farm Council of Riley County and the City of Manhattan, Kansas envisions a local food system that supports healthy living in our community.

Riley County Law Enforcement Board

June 17, 2019, 12:00 PM @ City Hall, City Commission Meeting Room

The Law Board is responsible for the enforcement of law and the providing of police protection and is authorized (in part) to: Appoint and establish the salary and compensation of the Director; Authorize and provide for the appointment of all other personnel; Hear and affirm or revoke the suspension or dismissal of law enforcement officers; Establish salaries for personnel; Authorize the acquisition of equipment and supplies necessary to operate the department; Adopt an annual budget and certify same to the Riley County Board of County Commissioners; Enter into contracts; Adopt rules and regulations necessary for the operation of the Department; and perform other duties as provided by law.

Special Alcohol Fund Advisory Board Meeting

June 17, 2019, 6:00 PM @ Harmon Room, City Hall

The purpose of the Special Alcohol Funds Advisory Committee is to solicit proposals for the use of the funds in the City’s Special Alcohol Fund. The Committee evaluates the proposals to ensure conformance to community objectives and helps to secure the coordination of the programs and services dealing with the abuse of alcohol and drugs that may now or in the future be provided by existing or new public, nonprofit and private agencies. Also, the Committee evaluates the quality of the programs provided through the assistance of these funds.

Manhattan Urban Area Planning Board

June 17, 2019, 7:00 PM @ City Commission Room, City Hall

The Manhattan Urban Area Planning Board was created in March 1976, through an interlocal agreement between the Manhattan City Commission and the Riley County Commission, to provide for coordinated planning within a jurisdictional area called the Manhattan Urban Area, which includes the Manhattan city limits and the surrounding urbanizing area

Briefing/Discussion Session

June 18, 2019, 5:30 PM @ City Hall, City Commission Meeting Room

The purpose of the Discussion/Briefing Session is for the Commission to discuss issues of a general nature, report on meetings attended, and coordinate calendars and scheduling. In addition, the Sessions are an opportunity for City Administration to distribute to the Commission any new relative background material or new information received regarding that evening’s agenda items.

City Commission Meeting

June 18, 2019, 7:00 PM @ City Hall, City Commission Room

The governing and legislative body of the city is the City Commission, comprised of five commissioners who are elected at-large on a non-partisan basis. The commission determines all matters of policy and approves all city ordinances and resolutions, as well as adopts the annual city budget.

Arts and Humanities Advisory Board Meeting

June 19, 2019, 11:45 AM @ City Commission Room

The purpose of the Arts and Humanities Advisory Board is to promote and support arts and humanities in the City of Manhattan, as follows: To annually review the Capital Improvement Program (“CIP”) to make recommendations to incorporate arts and humanities elements into the CIP projects, as the advisory board deems appropriate. To provide an annual report and plan to the City Commission on arts and humanities opportunities in the City, to include recommended activities, programs, projects, and collaborations. To research and recommend fundraising and grant opportunities. To assist with developing City guidelines related to the selection and placement of public art and other displays, performances, exhibitions and similar arts and humanities activities. To make reports and recommendations to the governing body on all matters referred to it by the governing body.

Flint Hills MPO Policy Board Meeting

June 19, 2019, 3:30 PM @ City Hall, City Commission Meeting Room

The Policy Board is the decision making body of the FHMPO. It is comprised of an elected official from each of the five jurisdictions in the FHMPO area and a KDOT representative. The Policy Board is governed by Bylaws and typically meets once a month.

Resilient Wildcat Citizen Advisory Team Meeting

June 19, 2019, 6:30 PM @ City Commission Room

Canceled-Joint City/Riley County/Pottawatomie County Commissions Meeting

June 20, 2019, 4:00 PM @ Riley County Courthouse Plaza, East Building, County Commission Chambers

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

June 21, 2019, 9:00 AM @ City Commission Room, City Hall

Advise the Bicycle Coordinator and City Staff as to the determination of bicycle routes and help to establish project priorities. Plan, develop, promote, and coordinate community cycling activities, including, but not limited to, recurring organized rides, special event rides, bicycle safety education workshops, bicycle rodeos and other social gatherings, and designated Ride to Work or Ride to School Days. Develop goals and work plans regarding activities of the committee. Review proposals from individual associations or other institutions for joint programs and assist in effective coordination of such activities, when applicable. Conduct fundraising for cycling activities and programs.

Intergovernmental Luncheon

June 24, 2019, 12:00 PM @ The Holiday Inn at the Campus, Landon Room

Historic Resources Board Meeting

June 24, 2019, 4:00 PM

City Commission Work Session

June 25, 2019, 5:30 PM @ City Hall, City Commission Room

City Commission Work Session

Census 2020 Complete Count Committee Meeting

June 27, 2019, 11:30 AM - June 29, 2019, 1:00 PM @ City Commission Room