Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting

July 6, 2020, 4:30 PM @ The meeting will be broadcast live for public viewing on Cox Channel 3 and streamed online at cityofmhk.com/tv and a recording will be made available on the website after the meeting.

Due to precautions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, City Hall has been temporarily closed to the public. This meeting will be held via video conference with Board members, staff, and applicants participating remotely. Public comment during the meeting will not be permitted during this time, per Resolution 033120-A passed by the City Commission. However, written public comment on agenda items may be submitted to the staff liaison, Eddie Eastes, prior to the meeting at eastes@cityofmhk.com or 785-587-2764. Public comments must be submitted by 12:00 pm on July 6, 2020, in order to be communicated to the Board during the meeting for their consideration.

Manhattan Urban Area Planning Board

July 6, 2020, 7:00 PM @ You can watch the meeting remotely in the usual ways: through this City website link or on Cox Cable channel 3 instead of in City Hall.

In the interest of public health and safety, the Board will conduct a virtual meeting. There are no public hearings on this agenda, so the Board will not be taking public testimony. Neither will there be public comment taken while virtual meetings continue.

CANCELED-Briefing/Discussion Session

July 7, 2020, 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

July 7, 2020, 7:00 PM @ The City Commission Meeting will be televised live on local Cox Cable Channel 3, on the City’s website at http://cityofmhk.com/tv, and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Cityofmanhattan. A recording will be made available on the City’s website after

Due to precautions associated with COVID-19, City Hall has been temporarily closed to the public. This meeting will be held via video conference with City Commissioners, staff, and presenters participating remotely. Agenda items have also been reduced as to simplify meeting down to important items. Pending adoption of Resolution No. 070720-A, live public comment during the meeting will also not be permitted;however, written public comments may be submitted through the City’s website at https://cityofmhk.com/ or by emailing or calling the Commissioners directly. Contact information for each Commissioner is located on the City’s website at https://cityofmhk.com/202/City-Commission or see the “View Agenda and submit Online Public Comment” banner on the City’s front website page, or by calling 785-587-2404. Public comments must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 7, 2020, in order to be communicated to the Commission prior to the meeting for their consideration.

Arts and Humanities Advisory Board Meeting

July 8, 2020, 11:45 AM @ Commission Room, City Hall

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

July 8, 2020, 7:00 PM @ City Commission 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.

Human Rights and Services Board Meeting

July 9, 2020, 5:30 PM @ Virtual

The purpose of the Human Rights and Services Board is to administer and further the policies of the City Commission regarding civil rights. The duties of the board are set forth in the city's ordinance on civil rights.

Airport Advisory Board Meeting

July 13, 2020, 11:00 AM @ Virtual

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

CANCELED-Flint Hills Discovery Center Advisory Board Meeting

July 13, 2020, 4:00 PM @ Flint Hills Discovery Center, Conference Room, 3rd Floor

The purpose of the Flint Hills Discovery Center Advisory Board is to support the mission of the Flint Hills Discovery Center (FHDC), and make reports and recommendations to the governing body on all matters referred to the operation of the FHDC.

City Commission Work Session

July 14, 2020, 5:30 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.

Flint Hills Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Policy Board Meeting

July 15, 2020, 3:30 PM @ Virtual

Description: 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.

Cemetery Advisory Board Meeting

July 16, 2020, 4:00 PM @ Parks and Recreation Conference Room

The purpose of the Cemetery Board is to make recommendations to the City Commission regarding rules and regulations and improvements to the city's cemeteries.

Joint City/Riley County/Pottawatomie County Commissions Meeting

July 16, 2020, 4:00 PM @ City Commission Room, City Hall

Bike & Pedestrian Advisory Committee

July 17, 2020, 8:15 AM @ City Commission Room

Riley County Law Enforcement Board

July 20, 2020, 12:00 PM @ City Hall, City Commission 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.

Manhattan Urban Area Planning Board Work Session

July 20, 2020, 7:00 PM @ City Commission 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

July 21, 2020, 5:30 PM @ City Hall, City Commission 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

July 21, 2020, 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.

Intergovernmental Luncheon

July 27, 2020, 12:00 PM @ The Holiday Inn at the Campus, Landon Room

Historic Resources Board

July 27, 2020, 4:00 PM @ City Commission Room

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

July 28, 2020, 5:30 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.