Chris Welchhans, GIS Director, updated Commission on his department's activities. They have produced maps for various purposes and are working on a new viewing tool to make their site more user friendly.
Jennifer Wilson, Extension, said they will be giving seminars on Medicare Basics. Geary County's presentation will be at the Library in Junction City on Sept 29., 6:30-8:30; Riley County: Pottorff Hall, 6:00-8:00; Marshall County: Courthouse in Marysville, Wed Oct 27, 6:30-8:30.
Greg McClure, Extension Agricultural Agent, discussed what crops are being harvested and what are coming up. Corn price is "decent." Yields seem to be lower than expected. Last cutting of alfalfa should be by end of September, so it has time to produce new growth to hold soil.
Monty Wedel, Planning, said the public meeting for study of Gateway corridor plan is Sept 30, 4:00-8:00, open-house style, at Manhattan Christian Fellowship Church. The steering Committee has drawn up the plan to account for expected changes because of water and sewer lines being put in.
Leon Hobson, County Engineer, explained what the resolution for a bond issue must include: all the projects planned, with estimated costs. They plan to request almost $2 million. It is possible at a later date to add or subtract projects as funds are spent. Most of the projects are bridges and culverts. Resolution approved 3-0 with caveat that all must be examined for legality. Hobson also reported status of road projects, reglazing of Courthouse windows and was granted permission to allow University Park Water and Sewer District to borrow $15,000 from Riley County General Fund, to be paid back by assessments at 6% interest. 3-0.
Craig Cox, Asst County Counsel, said the Tax Foreclosure sale will be Oct 19, in the Commission meeting room. Registration 8:45-9:45, sale begins at 10:00. There are 24 parcels of land, of which one has a structure on it: 530 Fremont. It has been condemned by City as unfit for human occupancy.
Cheryl Collins, RC Historical Museum Curator, reminded Commissioners that the presentation of "Baby Doe" Tabor is tonight, 7:00 at the Public Library. (Mercury covered details.)
The Museum currently has 4 College interns. Collins requested approval of the suggestion that Pioneer Park (area around Goodnow House) be renamed Lowell Jack Pioneer Park, to honor recently deceased Mr Jack, who was very active in Riley County historical study and preser-vation, and was largely personally responsible for that particular park being created. Commissioners approved by consensus. City Commission and Parks and Recreation Board will also be consulted.
Debbie Regester, Register of Deeds., said two large mortgages ($9.5 million and $10 million, respectively) had brought in a lot of revenue for registration. (City of Manhattan holds one of these mortgages.) They are both related to the "Downtown Entertainment District." Regester displayed a letter of praise and thanks from a client to her staff for their work. In a recent study, Riley County Register of Deeds office was deemed #2 in the State for efficiency.
Eileen King, Treasurer, gave monthly financial report. Interest income YTD if $192,601.97. Down from last year, but 63.76% of budgeted. Sales tax revenue continues to be very good. At this date 100.89% of the annual budgeted amount has already been collected. The delinquency rate on ad valorem taxes is down about 1% from last year. Collections are good enough that there is "no red flag."
Monty Wedel returned with copies of a memo to the city regarding Gateway Plan. Both Ms McCulloh and Mr Kearns plan to attend the Thursday evening meeting, but they declared that they would not speak to each other! This is assurance of compliance with Open Meetings Rules.
Wedel gave the names of the steering committee members (including our own Linda Morse.)
Adjourned. Submitted by Lyndal Nyberg.
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