City Commission
Regular MeetingManhattan, KS · June 17, 2025
Minutes
CERTIFICATION OF CLERK
I, Brenda K. Wolf, the duly appointed, qualified, and City Clerk
of Manhattan, Kansas, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Minutes from June 17, 2025, were duly adopted at a
meeting of the City of Manhattan, Kansas, held on the 15th day of
July 2025, and that said Minutes have been compared by me
with the original thereof on file and of record in my office, is a true
copy of the whole of said original.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the
seal of the City of Manhattan, Kansas, this 15th day of July, 2025.
_____________________________
Brenda K. Wolf, CMC, City Clerk
MINUTES
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 2025
6:00 P.M.
This meeting was recorded and is available online for full viewing.
1. CALL TO ORDER
At 6:00 p.m., Mayor Karen McCulloh called the June 17, 2025, City Commission Meeting
to order.
2. ROLL CALL AND ANNOUNCEMENT OF A QUORUM
Present: Commissioner Susan E. Adamchak, Commissioner Peter Oppelt, Commissioner
John E. Matta, and Commissioner Jayme Minton, with Mayor Karen McCulloh presiding.
Absent: None.
After roll call, the City Clerk announced there were five (5) Commissioners present and that
the quorum of three (3) was met.
Also present were City Manager Danielle Dulin; Deputy City Manager Jason Hilgers,
Assistant City Manager Jared Wasinger, Assistant City Manager/Assistant Director of
Public Works Wyatt Thompson, City Attorney Katharine Jackson, City Clerk Brenda K.
Wolf, seven (7) staff, and approximately 10 interested citizens.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor McCulloh led the Commission in the Pledge of Allegiance.
This meeting was held in the City Commission Room at City Hall, 1101 Poyntz Avenue. Public
participation was solicited without regard to race, sex, familial status, military status, disability,
religion, age, color, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, or gender identity. In accordance
with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing special accommodation
to participate in the City Commission Meeting or access meeting minutes, or those requiring
language assistance (free of charge) should contact the City of Manhattan ADA Coordinator, Deann
Tiede, no later than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting, at (785) 587-2442 or 7-1-1 (Relay).
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4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor McCulloh opened the public comments and highlighted the process.
Hearing no comments, Mayor McCulloh closed the public comments.
5. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Commissioner Oppelt stated that on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. in the Auditorium
at the Manhattan Public Library, he and Commissioner Adamchak would have coffee and
donuts with anyone who wanted to come and have discussion.
Commissioner Adamchak reported that construction preparation has started on the Back
Nine project in Aggieville. She commended Public Works on the new Task Order program
for street repairs.
Mayor McCulloh thanked all that attended Flag Day and stated it was well planned out. She
mentioned she attended the Juneteenth Unity Walk and thanked those who provided free
burritos and hotdogs.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
(* denotes those items discussed)
A. MINUTES
1. Approve the minutes of the Regular City Commission Meeting held
Tuesday, June 3, 2025.
B. CLAIMS/PAYMENTS
1. Approve Claims Register No. 3096 authorizing and approving the payment
of claims from May 28, 2025 - June 10, 2025, in the amount of
$7,611,351.06.
C. LICENSES
1. Approve a Fireworks Display License for Astro Enterprises, LLC.
D. ORDINANCES
1. Approve Ordinance No. 7759 amending Sections 31-37 and 31-108 of the
Code of Ordinances related to City Parking Garages and approve Resolution
No. 061725-A repealing Resolution No. 052025-C and establishing parking
rates and max fees in the Aggieville Garage.
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E. BID AND AWARD
1. Award a construction contract in an amount not to exceed $400,000.00 with
Surgeon Construction, LLC and authorize City Administration to execute
task orders for Part A and Part B of the Concrete Street Repairs Task Orders
Project (ST2512).
2. Award a construction contract in an amount not to exceed $400,000.00 with
Shilling Construction Company, Inc. and authorize City Administration to
execute task orders for Part A and Part B of the Asphalt Street Maintenance
Task Order Project (ST2513).
3. Award a construction contract in the amount of $648,121.00 to Shilling
Construction; authorize the City Manager to approve change orders up to 5%
($32,406.05) of the contract amount for the 2025 Asphalt Maintenance Phase
1 Project (ST2514).
4. Award a construction contract to Michael Edward Hays d/b/a Economy
Carpentry, Painting & Concrete for the Sidewalk Panel
Repair/Replacement/Construction on-call services.
F. MISCELLANEOUS AGREEMENTS
1. Authorize execution of a grant agreement with Zachary and Michelle Burton
for Workforce Housing Sales Tax funds for the 1000 Moro Street housing
project.
2. Approve the following:
a. Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) with the Board of Pottawatomie County
Commissioners and the Board of Riley County Commissioners for
participation in the US-24 Corridor Management Study Update; and
b. Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) with the Board of Pottawatomie County
Commissioners and the Board of Riley County Commissioners for
participation in the Big Blue River 2nd Connection Cost-Benefit
Analysis.
Mayor McCulloh opened the public comments.
The following member(s) of the public provided comments:
• Andrew Von Lintel, 225 Four Winds Court- Consent F2b-Big Blue Study
Hearing no other comments, Mayor McCulloh closed the public comments.
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MOTION: Commissioner Minton.
ACTION: Approve the consent agenda.
SECOND: Commissioner Adamchak.
RESULT: On a roll call vote, motion carried 5-0.
Ayes: Mayor McCulloh, Commissioner Adamchak, Commissioner Oppelt,
Commissioner Matta, and Commissioner Minton.
Nayes: None.
Abstain: None.
7. ITEM REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
No items were removed from the Consent Agenda.
8. PUBLIC HEARING
A. CONSIDER ISSUING INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS FOR THE 716
MORO STREET HOUSING PROJECT
Stephanie Peterson, Director of Community Development, presented the item.
Susan stated she appreciated the cost-benefit analysis that was included in the packet and
hopes we continue to do that as we move forward. Stephanie stated the cost-benefit analysis
is required by Gilmore and Bell for any property tax abatement.
Mayor McCulloh opened the public hearing.
Hearing no comments, Mayor McCulloh closed the public hearing.
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MOTION: Commissioner Adamchak.
ACTION: Approve Resolution No. 061725-B, determining the advisability of issuing
Industrial Revenue Bonds (IRBs); and authorize execution of an Economic
Development Agreement with Midtown Holdings LLC for the 716 Moro
Street housing project.
SECOND: Commissioner Oppelt.
RESULT: On a roll call vote, motion carried 5-0.
Ayes: Mayor McCulloh, Commissioner Adamchak, Commissioner Oppelt,
Commissioner Matta, and Commissioner Minton.
Nayes: None.
Abstain: None.
9. GENERAL AGENDA
A. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A BOUNDARY AND
REGULATIONS FOR THE DOWNTOWN CONSUMPTION AREA (CCA)
Jared Wasinger, Assistant City Manager, presented the item. He then answered questions
from the Commission.
Katie Jackson, City Attorney, City of Manhattan; Jason Hilgers, Deputy City Manager, City
of Manhattan; and Gina Snyder, Executive Director, Downtown Manhattan, Inc., answered
questions and provided clarification to the Commission.
Danielle Dulin, City Manager, provided additional information.
Mayor McCulloh opened the public comments.
The following member(s) of the public provided comments:
• Andrew Von Lintel, 225 Four Winds Court
• Amber Starling, 408 Houston Street
Hearing no other comments, Mayor McCulloh closed the public comments.
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MOTION: Commissioner Matta.
ACTION: Approve Ordinance No. 7760 amending various sections of Chapters 4
and 31 of the Code of Ordinances related to consumptions of alcoholic
beverages, special events, and demonstrations, and adding a new section
to Chapter 4 regarding a Downtown Common Consumption Area (CCA).
SECOND: Commissioner Minton.
RESULT: On a roll call vote, motion carried 3-2.
Ayes: Commissioner Adamchak, Commissioner Matta, and Commissioner
Minton.
Nayes: Mayor McCulloh and Commissioner Oppelt.
Abstain: None.
10. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Commissioner Minton.
ACTION: Adjourn the June 17, 2025, City Commission Meeting.
SECOND: Commissioner Adamchak.
Ayes: Mayor McCulloh, Commissioner Adamchak, Commissioner Oppelt,
Commissioner Matta, and Commissioner Minton.
No: None.
Abstain: None.
At 7:06 p.m., Mayor McCulloh announced the Commission meeting was adjourned.
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Brenda K. Wolf, CMC, City Clerk
Agenda
AGENDA
TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 2025
CITY COMMISSION ROOM
CITY HALL
1101 POYNTZ AVENUE
MANHATTAN, KS 66502
City Commission Meeting
6:00 P.M.
NOTE: Agenda items are available on the City’s website at https://www.manhattanks.gov/AgendaCenter/City-
Commission-20. If you would like to provide public comment at the meeting for an item on the agenda, you
may sign up in person at the meeting. The guidelines for public comments can be found in Resolution No.
052025-F, https://manhattanks.gov/meetingspolicy. If you would like to provide written comment for an item
on the agenda in lieu of coming to City Hall, comments may be submitted through the City’s website at
https://manhattanks.gov/contactcommissioners or by emailing or calling the Commissioners directly.
Contact information for each Commissioner is located on the City’s website at
https://manhattanks.gov/202/City-Commission.
The City Commission Meeting will be televised live on local Cox Cable Channel 3, on the City’s website at
http://manhattanks.gov/tv, and also on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Cityofmanhattan. A
recording will be made available on the City’s website after the meeting.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL AND ANNOUNCEMENT OF A QUORUM
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
This meeting is being held in the City Commission Room at City Hall, 1101 Poyntz Avenue,
Manhattan, KS 66502. Public participation is solicited without regard to race, sex, familial
status, military status, disability, religion, age, color, national origin, ancestry, sexual
orientation, or gender identity. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act,
persons with disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in this meeting, or
those requiring language assistance (free of charge) should contact the City of Manhattan
ADA Coordinator, Deann Tiede, no later than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting, at
(785) 587-2442 or 7-1-1 (Relay).
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4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
[Public Comment is for comments from the public to the City Commission, which is
not related to an item on the agenda. As a general practice, the City Commission will
not discuss or debate these items, nor will the City Commission make decisions on
items presented during this time. Individuals should address all comments and
questions to the Commission. Each person will be limited to one speaking
opportunity for up to three (3) minutes for this section, with an initial period of thirty
(30) minutes for this section.]
5. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
6. CONSENT AGENDA
[Items on the Consent Agenda are those of a routine and housekeeping nature or
those items which have previously been reviewed by the City Commission and may
be approved in one motion. A Commissioner may request an item be removed for
separate discussion and considered immediately following the Consent Agenda.
Comment from the public related to any item on the Consent Agenda to the City
Commission is allowed. Each person will be limited to one speaking opportunity for
up to three (3) minutes for this section, with an initial period of thirty (30) minutes for
this section.]
A. MINUTES
1. Approve the minutes of the Regular City Commission Meeting held
Tuesday, June 3, 2025.
B. CLAIMS/PAYMENTS
1. Approve Claims Register No. 3096 authorizing and approving the payment
of claims from May 28, 2025 - June 10, 2025, in the amount of
$7,611,351.06.
C. LICENSES
1. Approve a Fireworks Display License for Astro Enterprises, LLC.
D. ORDINANCES
1. Approve Ordinance No. 7759 amending Sections 31-37 and 31-108 of the
Code of Ordinances related to City Parking Garages and approve Resolution
No. 061725-A repealing Resolution No. 052025-C and establishing parking
rates and max fees in the Aggieville Garage.
E. BID AND AWARD
1. Award a construction contract in an amount not to exceed $400,000.00 with
Surgeon Construction, LLC and authorize City Administration to execute
task orders for Part A and Part B of the Concrete Street Repairs Task Orders
Project (ST2512).
2. Award a construction contract in an amount not to exceed $400,000.00 with
Shilling Construction Company, Inc. and authorize City Administration to
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execute task orders for Part A and Part B of the Asphalt Street Maintenance
Task Order Project (ST2513).
3. Award a construction contract in the amount of $648,121.00 to Shilling
Construction; authorize the City Manager to approve change orders up to
5% ($32,406.05) of the contract amount for the 2025 Asphalt Maintenance
Phase 1 Project (ST2514).
4. Award a construction contract to Michael Edward Hays d/b/a Economy
Carpentry, Painting & Concrete for the Sidewalk Panel
Repair/Replacement/Construction on-call services.
F. MISCELLANEOUS AGREEMENTS
1. Authorize execution of a grant agreement with Zachary and Michelle
Burton for Workforce Housing Sales Tax funds for the 1000 Moro Street
housing project.
2. Approve the following:
a. Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) with the Board of Pottawatomie County
Commissioners and the Board of Riley County Commissioners for
participation in the US-24 Corridor Management Study Update; and
b. Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) with the Board of Pottawatomie County
Commissioners and the Board of Riley County Commissioners for
participation in the Big Blue River 2nd Connection Cost-Benefit
Analysis.
7. ITEM REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
8. PUBLIC HEARING
[The hearing procedure and public participation will be based upon the legal
requirements for the required hearing.]
A. CONSIDER ISSUING INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS FOR THE 716
MORO STREET HOUSING PROJECT
1. Presentation of item.
2. Conduct a public hearing. Comment from the public related to the item is
allowed. Each person will be limited to one speaking opportunity for up to three
(3) minutes, with an initial period of thirty (30) minutes.
3. REQUESTED ACTION BY APPLICANT: Approve Resolution No.
061725-B, determining the advisability of issuing Industrial Revenue Bonds
(IRBs); and authorize execution of an Economic Development Agreement with
Midtown Holdings LLC for the 716 Moro Street housing project.
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9. GENERAL AGENDA
A. CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A BOUNDARY AND
REGULATIONS FOR THE DOWNTOWN CONSUMPTION AREA (CCA)
1. Presentation of item.
2. Comment from the public related to the item is allowed. Each person will be
limited to one speaking opportunity for up to three (3) minutes, with an initial
period of thirty (30) minutes. Each person will be limited to one speaking
opportunity for up to five (5) minutes.
3. ACTION: Approve Ordinance No. 7760 amending various sections of
Chapters 4 and 31 of the Code of Ordinances related to consumptions of
alcoholic beverages, special events, and demonstrations, and adding a new
section to Chapter 4 regarding a Downtown Common Consumption Area
(CCA).
10. ADJOURNMENT
A. Move to adjourn the June 17, 2025, City Commission Meeting.
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