Manhattan
Upcoming
Manhattan Urban Area Planning Board
The Manhattan Urban Area Planning Board will conduct four public hearings on rezoning requests and a preliminary plat. Decisions will be forwarded as recommendations to the City Commission or Riley County Commission.
- Rezone 5.9 acres from AG to I-1 near? (RCF-26-091)
- Rezone 421–467 E. Poyntz Ave. to Planet Fitness PUD (PUD-26-022)
- Rezone 930 Yuma St. from RL-A/O-EN to BC (REZ-26-078)
- Preliminary plat for Penrose Valley Addition, 11.54 acres east of Grand Mere Pkwy & Kimball Ave (SUB-26-018)
City Commission
The City Commission will vote on a resolution to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate for property taxes, setting a public hearing for September 15, 2026. They will also approve a consent agenda including a $6.4 million claims register, a $1.2 million construction contract for Autumn Ridge Addition, and multiple traveling exhibit agreements for the Flint Hills Discovery Center.
- Approve $6,441,462.56 in claims payments
- Award $1,207,465.18 construction contract to Ebert Construction for Autumn Ridge Addition
- Approve resolution to levy property tax above Revenue Neutral Rate, set public hearing for Sept 15
- Approve traveling exhibit agreements for Flint Hills Discovery Center totaling $144,200
- Approve $13,250 additional grant for Downtown Manhattan, Inc.
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals will elect new officers and hold public hearings regarding two property exceptions. These requests involve reducing yard setbacks and decreasing required parking spaces.
- Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
- Exception hearing: 1326 N 11th Street (rear yard setback reduction to 12 feet)
- Exception hearing: 930 Yuma Street (street side setback reduction to zero feet and parking reduction to seven spaces)
Last 30 days
City Commission
The City Commission is holding a work session to review the proposed 2027 budget and a sales tax renewal. The body will also receive updates on the regional airport and automated license plate readers. No formal votes are scheduled for these items during this session.
- Proposed 2027 Budget
- Sales tax renewal proposal
- Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) update
- Manhattan Regional Airport update
Human Rights Advisory Board
The Human Rights Advisory Board will hold a largely procedural meeting, including public comments, approval of minutes, introduction of a new member, and election of officers. The chair proposes moving to as-needed meetings.
- Introduction of new member Kris Bailey
- Election of officers for the board
- Chair’s proposal to hold meetings on an as-needed basis
- Approval of meeting minutes from September 24, 2025
City Commission
The City Commission holds a work session to discuss water and wastewater utility funds and rates, stormwater updates and future rates/projects, Evergy and Kansas Gas franchise agreements and fees, and a revenue and assessed valuation overview. No formal action is taken; the commission provides feedback and direction to staff. Public comment is allowed on each item.
- Discuss water and wastewater utility rates
- Stormwater update and future rates/projects
- Evergy and Kansas Gas franchise agreements and fees
- Revenue and assessed valuation overview
- Visit Manhattan update (tourism)
Historic Resources Board
The Historic Resources Board will decide if the Yuma Street Cultural Center project meets the Secretary of the Interior Standards for Rehabilitation. They will also review the Seven Dolors Master Plan update and hear about roof replacements at two Hunting Avenue properties.
- Review and possible determination on Yuma Street Cultural Center rehabilitation
- Work session on Seven Dolors Master Plan update
- Minor review of roof replacements at 2048 and 2063 Hunting Avenue
City Commission
The City Commission is holding an intergovernmental luncheon to discuss regional planning. The primary focus is a presentation on the Big Blue River 2nd Connection project.
- Presentation on Big Blue River 2nd Connection by Flint Hills MPO