Special Historic Resources Board Meeting

The purpose of the Historic Resources Board is to encourage the preservation, restoration and rehabilitation of historic properties within the City through the designation of Historic sites, structures, and districts, pursuant to Chapter 17.5 of the City's Code of Ordinances. The Board also advises the City Commission on matters related to historic preservation and issues Certificates of Appropriateness on locally designated historic properties.

Human Rights and Services Board Meeting

Comprised of seven community members, the HRSB’s primary purpose is to receive and consider questions or proposals which in and of themselves do not constitute formal complaints of unlawful discrimination but are related issues, and recommend non-discrimination, equal opportunity and civil rights policies, procedures, and programs to the governing body (City Commission). Those recommendations should be intended to protect against discrimination; promote the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the city; and/or create a welcoming, diverse community.

Frederick Douglass Recreation Complex Advisory Board Meeting

The purpose of the Frederick Douglass Recreation Complex Advisory Board is to make reports and recommendations to the governing body on all matters referred to it, and as the Board deems advisable, shall make recommendations related to the operation of the Fredrick Douglass Recreation Complex, including its facility, programs and services.

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (CANCELED)

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.

Airport Advisory Board Meeting

The purpose of the Airport Advisory Board is to recommend policies regarding Manhattan Regional Airport to the City Commission.

Aggieville Public Input Session

The city of Manhattan and Olsson will be holding a public meeting for the community and Aggieville to review and comment on the 12th street improvements from Laramie to Moro and Laramie from 12th street to N. Manhattan. Also, part of this review will include the pedestrian path in the alley between Rally House and Mr. Goodcents. The public meeting will show the plan and renderings of the public improvements in stations around the room. The public meeting will be on December 12th beginning at 5:30 and ending at 7:00 at city hall. A short formal presentation will be made at 5:45.

Special City Commission Meeting

Special City Commission Meeting

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

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.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals is a quasi-judicial board, which, through state statute, is granted the authority to consider and approve, or deny, applications requesting relief from the requirements of the Zoning Regulations involving private property within the City of Manhattan. The board's decisions are made following quasi-judicial procedure, to develop findings of fact, based on evidence presented to it during a public hearing.

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

Downtown Plan Steering Committee meeting

Riley County Law Enforcement Board

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.

Manhattan Urban Area Planning Board Work Session

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

City Commission Meeting

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.

Legislative Luncheon

City Offices Closed- Holiday

City offices closed in observance of Christmas Eve

City Offices Closed- Holiday

City offices closed in observance of Christmas

Historic Resources Board

The purpose of the Historic Resources Board is to encourage the preservation, restoration and rehabilitation of historic properties within the City through the designation of Historic sites, structures, and districts, pursuant to Chapter 17.5 of the City's Code of Ordinances. The Board also advises the City Commission on matters related to historic preservation and issues Certificates of Appropriateness on locally designated historic properties.

City Commission Work Session

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.