City Commission
Regular MeetingManhattan, KS · February 17, 2026
Minutes
CERTIFICATION OF CLERK
I, Chelsea Johnson, the duly appointed, qualified, and Assistant
City Clerk of Manhattan, Kansas, do hereby certify
that the foregoing Minutes from February 17,
2026, were duly adopted at a meeting of the City of
Manhattan, Kansas, held on the 3 rd day of March 2026,
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 4th day of March, 2026.
_____________________________
Chelsea Johnson, Assistant City Clerk
MINUTES
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026
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 Susan E. Adamchak called the February 17, 2026, City Commission
Meeting to order.
2. ROLL CALL AND ANNOUNCEMENT OF A QUORUM
Present: Commissioner Karen McCulloh, Commissioner Larry Fox, Commissioner Jim
Morrison, and Commissioner Andrew Von Lintel, with Mayor Susan E. Adamchak
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,
Director of Technology and Communications Jared Wasinger, City Attorney Katharine
Jackson or Deputy City Attorney Rachel Sherck, Assistant City Clerk Chelsea Johnson, 8
staff, and approximately 23 interested citizens.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Adamchak 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, Buffy
Starkey, no later than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting, at (785) 587-2445 or 7-1-1 (Relay).
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4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Adamchak opened the public comments and highlighted the process.
Hearing no comments, Mayor Adamchak closed the public comments.
5. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Commissioner McCulloh mentioned watching the Winter Olympics and that Liberal won
the International Pancake Day Race, beating Britain. She also stated that Pawnee had a
pancake dinner at Early Addition on the west side of Manhattan until 7:00 p.m. Tuesday,
February 17, 2026, with proceeds going to Pawnee Mental Health.
Mayor Adamchak mentioned the invitation from Kansas State University Student
Governing Association for a Joint Meeting with the City Commission on Thursday, March
5, 2026.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
(* denotes those items discussed)
A. MINUTES
1. Approve the minutes of the Regular City Commission Meeting held
Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
B. CLAIMS/PAYMENTS
1. Approve Claims Register No. 3114 authorizing and approving the payment
of claims from January 30, 2026 – February 12, 2026, in the amount of
$690,840.46.
2. Approve Claims Register No. 3115 authorizing and approving the payment
of claims from January 30, 2026 – February 12, 2026, in the amount of
$4,375,142.46.
C. LICENSES
1. Approve a Merchant Guard Agency License for calendar year 2026 for
Vendtech-SGI, LLC.
D. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
* 1. Item was removed from the Consent Agenda at the request of
Commissioner Morrison.
Reject the proposal from Icon Structures, Inc. for dedicated sign vendor
services for the Parks and Recreation Department.
E. BID AND AWARD
1. Find the Amended Petition sufficient; approve Resolution No. 021726-A;
award a construction contract in the amount of $1,457,178.89 to Double J
Construction, LLC; authorize the City Manager to approve change orders up
to 5% ($72,858.94) of the contract amount; and authorize City
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Administration to finalize and the Mayor and City Clerk to accept offsite
drainage and conservation easements and execute an agreement creating the
restrictive covenant related to the easements, all for the Willis, Braelyn,
Beckett, Wrenn and Maren (WBBWM) Additions Improvements Project
(ST2307, SW2310).
F. MISCELLANEOUS AGREEMENTS
1. Authorize City Administration to finalize and the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute a 5-year Software Maintenance Agreement with Samsara, Inc., for
Audio, Visual, Location (AVL) software.
G. APPOINTMENTS
1. Approve the Mayor’s recommendations for appointment to external and/or
City boards and committees.
a. Re-appointment of Alan Rizza to the Aggieville Business Improvement
District Advisory Board.
b. Re-appointment of Jason Humes to the Aggieville Business
Improvement District Advisory Board.
c. Appointment of Dustin Duntz to the Cemetery Board.
d. Re-appointment of Tyler Holloman to the Downtown Business
Improvement District Advisory Board.
e. Re-appointment of Jolene Roberts to the Downtown Business
Improvement District Advisory Board.
f. Re-appointment of Damen Scheele to the Downtown Business
Improvement District Advisory Board.
g. Appointment of Kris Bailey to the Human Rights Advisory Board.
h. Appointment of Lewis Faust to the Parks and Recreation Advisory
Board.
Mayor Adamchak opened the public comments.
Hearing no comments, Mayor Adamchak closed the public comments.
MOTION: Commissioner Fox.
ACTION: Approve the consent agenda.
SECOND: Commissioner McCulloh.
RESULT: On a roll call vote, motion carried 5-0 with the exception of Item D1
which was removed from the Consent Agenda.
Ayes: Mayor Adamchak, Commissioner McCulloh, Commissioner Fox,
Commissioner Morrison, and Commissioner Von Lintel.
Nayes: None.
Abstain: None.
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7. ITEM REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
D1. REJECT BIDS – SIGN VENDOR SERVICES – PARKS AND RECREATION
DEPARTMENT
Aaron Stewart, Director of Parks and Recreation, presented the item.
Mayor Adamchak opened the public comments.
Hearing no comments, Mayor Adamchak closed the public comments.
MOTION: Commissioner McCulloh.
ACTION: Reject the proposal from Icon Structures, Inc. for dedicated sign vendor
services for the Parks and Recreation Department.
SECOND: Commissioner Fox.
RESULT: On a roll call vote, motion carried 5-0.
Ayes: Mayor Adamchak, Commissioner McCulloh, Commissioner Fox,
Commissioner Morrison, and Commissioner Von Lintel.
Nayes: None.
Abstain: None.
8. GENERAL AGENDA
A. CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 7814 AMENDING CODE OF ORDINANCES
AND CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 67 – RELATED TO RILEY COUNTY
POLICE DEPARTMENT ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICERS'
ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY
Katie Jackson, City Attorney, presented the item. She then answered questions from the
Commission.
Mayor Adamchak opened the public comments.
Hearing no comments, Mayor Adamchak closed the public comments.
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MOTION: Commissioner Morrison.
ACTION: Approve Ordinance No. 7814 amending various sections of the Code
of Ordinances of the City of Manhattan relating to enforcement of
provisions involving animals, and approve Charter Ordinance No.
67 relating to the authority to issue complaints and notices to
appear.
SECOND: Commissioner McCulloh.
RESULT: On a roll call vote, motion carried 5-0.
Ayes: Mayor Adamchak, Commissioner McCulloh, Commissioner Fox,
Commissioner Morrison, and Commissioner Von Lintel.
Nayes: None.
Abstain: None.
B. CONSIDER CITY-STATE AGREEMENT WITH THE KANSAS
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (KDOT) FOR THE K-18/FORT
RILEY BOULEVARD MILL AND OVERLAY PROJECT (ST2510)
Brian Johnson, Director of Public Works, presented the item. He then answered questions
from the Commission.
Mayor Adamchak opened the public comments.
Hearing no comments, Mayor Adamchak closed the public comments.
MOTION: Commissioner Fox.
ACTION: Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the City-State
Agreement with the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT)
for the City Connecting Link Improvement Program (CCLIP) grant
funds for the K-18/Fort Riley Boulevard Mill and Overlay Project
from Poliska Lane to Westwood Road (ST2510).
SECOND: Commissioner Von Lintel.
RESULT: On a roll call vote, motion carried 5-0.
Ayes: Mayor Adamchak, Commissioner McCulloh, Commissioner Fox,
Commissioner Morrison, and Commissioner Von Lintel.
Nayes: None.
Abstain: None.
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C. CONSIDER AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
AT RISK (CMAR) AGREEMENT, AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE
AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, AND RESOLUTION
NO. 021726-B AUTHORIZING FINANCING FOR THE WWTP BIOSOLIDS
UPGRADE AND EXPANSION PROJECT (SS2207)
Randy DeWitt, Director of Public Utilities, presented the item. He then answered questions
from the Commission.
Mayor Adamchak opened the public comments.
Hearing no comments, Mayor Adamchak closed the public comments.
MOTION: Commissioner Fox.
ACTION:
a. Authorize Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement and General Conditions
Between Owner and Construction Manager with Crossland Heavy
Contractors, Inc., establishing a Guaranteed Maximum Price in the
amount of $22,040,499.00; and
b. Authorize Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement for Professional
Engineering Services with Carollo Engineers, Inc., in the amount of
$1,975,631.00; and
c. Approve Resolution No. 021726-B authorizing project financing, for
the Wastewater Treatment Plant Biosolids Treatment Upgrade and
Expansion Project (SS2207).
SECOND: Mayor Adamchak.
RESULT: On a roll call vote, motion carried 5-0.
Ayes: Mayor Adamchak, Commissioner McCulloh, Commissioner Fox,
Commissioner Morrison, and Commissioner Von Lintel.
Nayes: None.
Abstain: None.
D. CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 021726-C – EDGE DISTRICT
Jason Hilgers, Deputy City Manager, introduced the item.
Greg Willems, President and Chief Executive Officer, Kansas State University Foundation,
presented the item. He then answered questions from the Commission.
Jason Hilgers, Deputy City Manager answered questions from the Commission.
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Mayor Adamchak opened the public comments.
The following members of the public provided comments:
• Grant Hill, 1604 Green Valley Circle
• TJ Vilkanskas, 3417 Vanesta Drive
• Trey Kuhlmann, 1601 Woodcrest Drive
• Amber Starling, 408 Houston Street
• Colin Noble, 1641 Anderson Avenue
MOTION: Commissioner Fox.
ACTION: Approve Resolution 021726-C indicating support for improvement of
Kansas State University amenities and further development of the Edge
District.
SECOND: Commissioner McCulloh.
RESULT: On a roll call vote, motion carried 5-0.
Ayes: Mayor Adamchak, Commissioner McCulloh, Commissioner Fox,
Commissioner Morrison, and Commissioner Von Lintel.
Nayes: None.
Abstain: None.
9. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Commissioner McCulloh.
ACTION: Adjourn the February 17, 2026, City Commission Meeting.
SECOND: Mayor Adamchak.
Ayes: Mayor Adamchak, Commissioner McCulloh, Commissioner Fox,
Commissioner Morrison, and Commissioner Von Lintel.
No: None.
Abstain: None.
At 8:04 p.m., Mayor Adamchak announced the Commission meeting was adjourned.
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Chelsea Johnson, Assistant City Clerk
Agenda
AGENDA
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026
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, Buffy Starkey, no later than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting, at
(785) 587-2445or 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, February 3, 2026.
B. CLAIMS/PAYMENTS
1. Approve Claims Register No. 3114 authorizing and approving the payment
of claims from January 30, 2026 – February 12, 2026, in the amount of
$690,840.46.
2. Approve Claims Register No. 3115 authorizing and approving the payment
of claims from January 30, 2026 – February 12, 2026, in the amount of
$4,375,142.46.
C. LICENSES
1. Approve a Merchant Guard Agency License for calendar year 2026 for
Vendtech-SGI, LLC.
D. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1. Reject the proposal from Icon Structures, Inc. for dedicated sign vendor
services for the Parks and Recreation Department.
E. BID AND AWARD
1. Find the Amended Petition sufficient; approve Resolution No. 021726-A;
award a construction contract in the amount of $1,457,178.89 to Double J
Construction, LLC; authorize the City Manager to approve change orders
up to 5% ($72,858.94) of the contract amount; and authorize City
Administration to finalize and the Mayor and City Clerk to accept offsite
drainage and conservation easements and execute an agreement creating the
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restrictive covenant related to the easements, all for the Willis, Braelyn,
Beckett, Wrenn and Maren (WBBWM) Additions Improvements Project
(ST2307, SW2310).
F. MISCELLANEOUS AGREEMENTS
1. Authorize City Administration to finalize and the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute a 5-year Software Maintenance Agreement with Samsara, Inc., for
Audio, Visual, Location (AVL) software.
G. APPOINTMENTS
1. Approve the Mayor’s recommendations for appointment to external and/or
City boards and committees.
a. Re-appointment of Alan Rizza to the Aggieville Business Improvement
District Advisory Board.
b. Re-appointment of Jason Humes to the Aggieville Business
Improvement District Advisory Board.
c. Appointment of Dustin Duntz to the Cemetery Board.
d. Re-appointment of Tyler Holloman to the Downtown Business
Improvement District Advisory Board.
e. Re-appointment of Jolene Roberts to the Downtown Business
Improvement District Advisory Board.
f. Re-appointment of Damen Scheele to the Downtown Business
Improvement District Advisory Board.
g. Appointment of Kris Bailey to the Human Rights Advisory Board.
h. Appointment of Lewis Faust to the Parks and Recreation Advisory
Board.
7. ITEM REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
8. GENERAL AGENDA
A. CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 7814 AMENDING CODE OF
ORDINANCES AND CHARTER ORDINANCE NO. 67 – RELATED TO
RILEY COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT ANIMAL CONTROL
OFFICERS' ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY
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 Ordinance No. 7814 amending various sections of the
Code of Ordinances of the City of Manhattan relating to enforcement of
provisions involving animals, and approve Charter Ordinance No. 67 relating
to the authority to issue complaints and notices to appear.
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B. CONSIDER CITY-STATE AGREEMENT WITH THE KANSAS
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (KDOT) FOR THE K-18/FORT
RILEY BOULEVARD MILL AND OVERLAY PROJECT (ST2510)
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: Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the City-State
Agreement with the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) for the City
Connecting Link Improvement Program (CCLIP) grant funds for the K-18/Fort
Riley Boulevard Mill and Overlay Project from Poliska Lane to Westwood
Road (ST2510).
C. CONSIDER AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
AT RISK (CMAR) AGREEMENT, AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE
AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, AND RESOLUTION
NO. 021726-B AUTHORIZING FINANCING FOR THE WWTP
BIOSOLIDS UPGRADE AND EXPANSION PROJECT (SS2207)
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:
a. Authorize Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement and General Conditions
Between Owner and Construction Manager with Crossland Heavy
Contractors, Inc., establishing a Guaranteed Maximum Price in the amount
of $22,040,499.00, and
b. authorize Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement for Professional
Engineering Services with Carollo Engineers, Inc., in the amount of
$1,975,631.00,
c. and approve Resolution No. 021726-B authorizing project financing, for
the Wastewater Treatment Plant Biosolids Treatment Upgrade and
Expansion Project (SS2207).
D. CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 021726-C – EDGE DISTRICT
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 Resolution 021726-C indicating support for improvement
of Kansas State University amenities and further development of the Edge
District.
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9. ADJOURNMENT
A. Move to adjourn the February 17, 2026, City Commission Meeting.
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