Joan Strickler, observer
Commissioners
Wells, Boyd and Lewis present, Boyd presiding.
Monty Wedel,
planning/special projects director, gave an update on a proposal by Steve
Springer to clarify ownership of road access to his land. Springer has expressed an interest in
building a recreation area on land south of the mall off Hwy 177.
County
Counselor Clancy Holeman provided a brief update on proposed legislation
affecting Kansas counties. It is
difficult to keep informed at this stage of the legislative session. Many bills are being bundled together in
conference committee reports such as bills affecting mortgage registration
fees, taxing of fixtures, and changes affecting operations of the Board of Tax
appeals. A number of these bills, if
passed, could have an adverse impact on counties.
Manhattan
City Manager Ron Fehr gave a general update to the Commissioners on City activities. Downtown alleys are scheduled for
construction beginning in April and extending through August. The alleys are located between Third and
Fifth Streets on Humboldt St. and Poyntz Avenue, and between Third Street and
Fifth Street on Poyntz Avenue and Houston St.
Construction on Bluemont in Aggieville hopefully will be finished in
April.
The City
Commission is promoting the taxing of internet sales with the Kansas
Congressional delegation. Internet sales
are having a heavy adverse impact on brick and mortar stores in the
community.
The plans for
Tallgrass Brewing Company to move all of its operations to Manhattan was
welcomed by all.
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