BOCC July 19, 2010
All present

Rod Meredith, Asst. public Works Director/Parks Director told the Commission that McDowell Creek Road is getting a lot of wear from Schilling asphalt trucks on their way to the project in Ogden and causing areas which show rutting and will need patching. This area is overdue for an overlay which could cost @$1.3 million . The road is 10 miles long. The deterioration was accelerated by the heavy rains this spring.
He also reported that the disk golf area in Fairmont Park has seen a lot of use as has the Dog park and dog water fountains. The Master Plan for this park shows an area designated for festivals in the future. Already there are people interested in using this area.

Ann Smith, aTa Bus Director told the Commission that there is progress in development but it is still slow. The busses they have must be put to use in a timely fashion or K-dot will take them back.. They are working with K-State Safe-ride program as well as regional transportation projects.

During the Press Conference Jennifer Wilson announced Riley County Fair activities. Complete info on this can be found at www.rileycountyfair.com

Johnette Shepek reported on the finalized budget for 2011 which will be reviewed by the auditors.

Rich Vargo said that registration for voting in the primary election on Aug 3 ends today, the 19. Advanced voting starts the 20th

Julie Merklin, observer