City Commission Work Session

December 11, 2018, 5:30 PM @ City Hall, City Commission Room

City Commission Work Session

Arts and Humanities Advisory Board

December 12, 2018, 11:45 AM @ City Hall, City Commission Meeting Room

The purpose of the Arts and Humanities Advisory Board is to promote and support arts and humanities in the City of Manhattan.

Canceled-Board of Zoning Appeals

December 12, 2018, 7:00 PM @ City Hall, City Commission Meeting Room

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.

Douglass Community Center Advisory Board Meeting

December 13, 2018, 5:45 PM @ Douglass Community Center in King Room

The purpose of the Douglass Center Advisory Board is to make recommendations to the City Commission regarding the operation of the Douglass Community Center. In addition, the board recommends an annual budget for the operation of the Douglass Center, advises the City Commission regarding the scope and content of programs to be initiated at Douglass Center, advises the City Commission regarding staff of the Douglass Center, and submits monthly and annual reports to the City Commission regarding operations of the Douglass Center.

Food and Farm Council

December 17, 2018, 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 Board Meeting

December 17, 2018, 12:00 PM - 2:00 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.

Historic Resource Board

December 17, 2018, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Historic Resources Board, 4:00 p.m., City Commission Room, City Hall, 1101 Poyntz Ave.

Canceled-Manhattan Urban Area Planning Board

December 17, 2018, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ City Hall, City Commission Meeting Room

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

December 18, 2018, 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

December 18, 2018, 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.

Canceled-Flint Hills MPO Policy Board Meeting

December 19, 2018, 3:30 PM @ City Hall

Providing a regional forum to coordinate, encourage, and promote a safe, efficient, affordable, and integrated transportation system for all users; in support of livable communities and economic competitiveness.

Joint City/Riley County/Pottawatomie County Commissions Meeting

December 20, 2018, 4:00 PM @ Riley County Courthouse Plaza, East Building, County Commission Chambers

Bike and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

December 21, 2018, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM @ City Hall, City Commission Meeting Room

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.

City Offices Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

December 24, 2018, 8:00 AM - December 25, 2018

City Offices Closed in Observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

Canceled-Intergovernmental Luncheon

December 24, 2018, 12:00 PM @ Holiday Inn at the Campus, Landon Meeting Room