City Commission
Regular MeetingManhattan, KS · August 19, 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 August 19, 2025, were duly adopted
at a meeting of the City of Manhattan, Kansas, held on the 2nd
day of September 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 2nd day of September, 2025.
_____________________________
Brenda K. Wolf, CMC, City Clerk
MINUTES
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 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 August 19, 2025, City Commission
Meeting to order.
2. ROLL CALL AND ANNOUNCEMENT OF A QUORUM
Present: Commissioner Susan E. Adamchak, Commissioner Peter Oppelt, and
Commissioner Jayme Minton, with Mayor Karen McCulloh presiding.
Absent: Commissioner John E. Matta.
After roll call, the City Clerk announced there were five (4) 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, Deputy City Attorney Rachel Sherck, Assistant
City Clerk Chelsea Johnson, 6 staff, and approximately 22 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. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Commissioner Oppelt expressed his appreciation for the staff members present at the
Budget Open House on Saturday, August 16, and said that about 42 people attended. He
mentioned that there would be another Budget Open House on Thursday, August 21, 2025,
from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at Eisenhower Recreation Center and asked the public to attend.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor McCulloh opened the public comments and highlighted the process.
Hearing no comments, Mayor McCulloh closed the public comments.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
(* denotes those items discussed)
A. MINUTES
1. Approve the minutes of the Regular City Commission Meeting held
Tuesday, August 5, 2025.
B. CLAIMS/PAYMENTS
1. Approve Claims Register No. 3100 authorizing and approving the payment
of claims from August 1, 2025 – August 14, 2025, in the amount of
$4,907,509.70.
C. LICENSES
1. Approve an annual Cereal Malt Beverages Off-Premises License for Short
Stop #26.
D. FINAL PLATS
* 1. Item was removed from the Consent Agenda at the request of
Commissioner Minton.
Accept the easements and rights-of-way on the Final Plat of Acacia
Addition, Unit 1; and authorize City Administration to finalize and the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement creating the restrictive
covenant related to the drainage easement.
* 2. Stephanie Peterson, Director of Community Development, answered
questions from the Commission.
Accept the easements and rights-of-way on the Final Plat of Morgan Cats
Addition.
3. Accept the easements and rights-of-way on the Final Plat of Westwood Hills
Addition, Unit 3.
4. Accept the easements and rights-of-way on the Final Plat of Manhattan
Corporate Technology Park, Unit 5; and authorize City Administration to
finalize and the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement creating
restrictive covenants related to easements.
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E. ORDINANCES
1. Approve Ordinance No. 7768 amending Section 31-128 of the Code of
Ordinances related to the application of temporary permits in Parking Permit
Districts.
2. Approve Ordinance No. 7769 amending Section 13-57 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Manhattan relating to the ignition or discharge of
fireworks upon certain public property ; and approve a Fireworks Display
Permit for Diane Born for /Purple Power Play.
F. RESOLUTIONS
1. Approve Resolution No. 081925-A for a Special Event with Alcohol for a
beer garden associated with the Clydesdale Parade.
2. Approve Resolution No. 081925-B, deeming it necessary to acquire right-
of-way and easements, by the exercise of eminent domain, necessary for the
K-18 Highway Pedestrian Improvements Project (PD2201).
G. MISCELLANEOUS AGREEMENTS
1. Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Agreement for Donation
of Real Estate with Stone Pointe Land Company, LLC for a 4-acre parcel
adjacent to Ledgestone Park.
H. APPOINTMENTS
1. Remove Laura Delfelder from the Cemetery Board as of August 19, 2025.
2. Approve the Mayor’s recommendations for appointment to external and/or
City boards and committees.
a. Appointment of Matiullah Shinwari to the Housing Authority Board of
Commissioners.
Mayor McCulloh opened the public comments.
Hearing no comments, Mayor McCulloh closed the public comments.
MOTION: Commissioner Oppelt.
ACTION: Approve the consent agenda with the exception of Item D1 – Final Plat
of Acacia Addition, Unit 1.
SECOND: Commissioner Minton.
RESULT: On a roll call vote, motion carried 4-0 with the exception of Item D1 –
Final Plat of Acacia Addition, Unit 1 (item removed from Consent
Agenda) which carried 3-0-1.
Ayes: Mayor McCulloh, Commissioner Adamchak, Commissioner Oppelt, and
Commissioner Minton.
Nayes: None.
Abstain: None.
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7. ITEM REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
CONSENT ITEM D1. FINAL PLAT – ACACIA ADDITION, UNIT 1
Stephanie Peterson, Director of Community Development, presented the item. She then
answered questions from the Commission.
The Commission discussed the item.
Mayor McCulloh opened the public comments.
The following member of the public provided comments:
• Bruce McMillan, 555 Poyntz Avenue, Baker McMillan Architects
• Abram Mertz, 2020 Hunting Avenue
• Beth Bergsten, 2055 Hunting Avenue
• Ashley Fuhrman, 2000 Hunting Avenue
• Jason Banks, 2008 Hunting Avenue
• Paul Parrish, 522 Westview Drive
• Amber Starling, 408 Houston Street
• Mel Borst, 1918 Humboldt Street
Hearing no other comments, Mayor McCulloh closed the public comments.
MOTION: Commissioner Minton.
ACTION: Accept the easements and rights-of-way on the Final Plat of Acacia
Addition, Unit 1; and authorize City Administration to finalize and the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement creating the restrictive
covenant related to the drainage easement.
SECOND: Commissioner Oppelt.
RESULT: On a roll call vote, motion carried 3-0-1.
Ayes: Mayor McCulloh, Commissioner Oppelt, and Commissioner Minton.
Nayes: None.
Abstain: Commissioner Adamchak.
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8. GENERAL AGENDA
A. CONSIDER UNGER LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT PROJECT
INCENTIVES
Item was pulled at the request of the applicant.
B. CONSIDER A MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR UTILITY BILLING
SOFTWARE WITH SPRYPOINT
Jared Wasinger, Assistant City Manager, presented the item. He then answered questions
from the Commission.
Mayor McCulloh opened the public comments.
Hearing no comments, Mayor McCulloh closed the public comments.
MOTION: Commissioner Adamchak.
ACTION: Approve Master Subscription Agreement with SpryPoint Services, Inc.
(SpryPoint) for a utility billing software.
SECOND: Commissioner Minton.
RESULT: On a roll call vote, motion carried 4-0.
Ayes: Mayor McCulloh, Commissioner Adamchak, Commissioner Oppelt, and
Commissioner Minton.
Nayes: None.
Abstain: None.
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9. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Commissioner Oppelt.
ACTION: Adjourn the August 19, 2025, City Commission Meeting.
SECOND: Commissioner Minton.
Ayes: Mayor McCulloh, Commissioner Adamchak, Commissioner Oppelt, and
Commissioner Minton.
No: None.
Abstain: None.
At 6:59 p.m., Mayor McCulloh announced the Commission meeting was adjourned.
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Chelsea Johnson, Assistant City Clerk
Agenda
REVISED AGENDA
TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 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, August 5, 2025.
B. CLAIMS/PAYMENTS
1. Approve Claims Register No. 3100 authorizing and approving the payment
of claims from August 1, 2025 – August 14, 2025, in the amount of
$4,907,509.70.
C. LICENSES
1. Approve an annual Cereal Malt Beverages Off-Premises License for Short
Stop #26.
D. FINAL PLATS
1. Accept the easements and rights-of-way on the Final Plat of Acacia
Addition, Unit 1; and authorize City Administration to finalize and the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement creating the restrictive
covenant related to the drainage easement.
2. Accept the easements and rights-of-way on the Final Plat of Morgan Cats
Addition.
3. Accept the easements and rights-of-way on the Final Plat of Westwood Hills
Addition, Unit 3.
4. Accept the easements and rights-of-way on the Final Plat of Manhattan
Corporate Technology Park, Unit 5; and authorize City Administration to
finalize and the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement creating
restrictive covenants related to easements.
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E. ORDINANCES
1. Approve Ordinance No. 7768 amending Section 31-128 of the Code of
Ordinances related to the application of temporary permits in Parking
Permit Districts.
2. Approve Ordinance No. 7769 amending Section 13-57 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Manhattan relating to the ignition or discharge of
fireworks upon certain public property ; and. approve a Fireworks Display
Permit for Diane Born for /Purple Power Play.
F. RESOLUTIONS
1. Approve Resolution No. 081925-A for a Special Event with Alcohol for a
beer garden associated with the Clydesdale Parade.
2. Approve Resolution No. 081925-B, deeming it necessary to acquire right-
of-way and easements, by the exercise of eminent domain, necessary for the
K-18 Highway Pedestrian Improvements Project (PD2201).
G. MISCELLANEOUS AGREEMENTS
1. Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Agreement for Donation
of Real Estate with Stone Pointe Land Company, LLC for a 4-acre parcel
adjacent to Ledgestone Park.
H. APPOINTMENTS
1. Remove Laura Delfelder from the Cemetery Board as of August 19, 2025.
2. Approve the Mayor’s recommendations for appointment to external and/or
City boards and committees.
a. Appointment of Matiullah Shinwari to the Housing Authority Board of
Commissioners.
7. ITEM REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
8. GENERAL AGENDA
A. This item has been pulled from the agenda at the request of the applicant.
CONSIDER UNGER LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT PROJECT
INCENTIVES
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.
3. REQUESTED ACTION BY APPLICANT: Approve Resolution No.
081925-C granting City incentives to waive building permit fee and water and
sewer connection fees in support of the Unger Low-Income Housing Tax Credit
(LIHTC) project.
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B. CONSIDER A MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR UTILITY
BILLING SOFTWARE WITH SPRYPOINT
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.
3. ACTION: Approve Master Subscription Agreement with SpryPoint Services,
Inc. (SpryPoint) for a utility billing software.
9. ADJOURNMENT
A. Move to adjourn the August 19, 2025, City Commission Meeting.
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