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For the chip‑seal package, the county received multiple offers: APAC submitted $168,504.31; Circle C Paving submitted $184,074.66; winners were not yet determined. Vance Brothers provided a bid that included a total of $216,475 with alternate pricing and line items for emulsified asphalt and aggregate. Dennis Asphalt and Bettis Asphalt offered bids in the $180,000 range. Several bids listed start dates in June or August and proposed working‑day periods that ranged from three to 10 days depending on the bidder and option.

For the larger asphalt‑overlay package, Bayer Construction submitted alternate bids of $1,325,705 (alternate 1) and $1,474,140 (alternate 2), and Schilling Construction proposed $1,288,985 (alternate 1) and $1,444,430 (alternate 2); proposed start dates and working days varied by bidder.

After opening the envelopes, the board unanimously moved to send both bid packages to Public Works and procurement staff for analysis and a recommendation to the commission. No contract awards were made at the meeting.

Officials said the chip‑seal start dates were generally targeted for Aug. 1, 2025, while some asphalt overlay work included June start dates; staff will confirm schedules when preparing recommendations. The board is expected to consider award recommendations after staff’s review.

Why it matters: these contracts fund routine county roadwork; the staff analysis will inform which bidders receive awards and how projects will be scheduled this construction season.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","4/17/2025 Riley County Commission Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Riley County opened bids on multiple chip‑seal and asphalt overlay contracts at the April 17 meeting and referred the bids to staff for tabulation and recommendation. Bids ranged from roughly $168,500 to $232,475 on chip‑seal and $1.29 million to $1.47 million on overlay alternatives.","taxTitle","Riley, Kansas","taxId",4218,"location","Kansas","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6595092,"Riley County Police Department reports staffing promotions, reviews responses and flags traffic concerns",341,4456000,4797000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3043073-24215a7086ce1355295ef89aac13d1a5&start=4456&end=4797","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3043073-24215a7086ce1355295ef89aac13d1a5/thumbnail_4456000.jpg","/articles/6595092/Kansas/Riley-County-Police-Department-reports-staffing-promotions-reviews-responses-and-flags-traffic-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6595092-9e2aa1b3d6eabc44abf0ccfc6ea0fb17/orig.mp4?Expires=1770975949&Signature=buLIi~PpOK8WG7uXuiqBAC08vrc-sbxXj6tc8qtJazaKRNkBTVeSV3UoPmE~itPSRtDSSzIA0Q6-1IL~1viJgmRVMVJ3HK32L9sY9oHcvSyT~Q5BoNxdP~BPkPxnHZ4fgKbVolz7kr1qMQ1qpO64bw3Rcm-Ei-dNWTD0yo14s8LrBRoH4UzsiXWokpxgw7WSvOotLhFGZpgn3yC~4OhwrD2Wx7fNpEC6giaST~eYlhfDslhilOm3HRKLnj9kbxvfdpuQCNtQmcOMoL0ZIXd8-jH42-Mbl~vxHmD8Kf9CWMg1-X6i7IF8zF7uOnOPL4axhW3AzCNBordlkZYxXLiD-A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Riley County Police Department leaders told commissioners on April 17 that they are pursuing staff promotions, maintaining a grant‑funded victim advocate position and reviewing officer training after an April 9 interaction with a demonstrator.

Deputy Director Erin Friedline said the department’s victim advocate role is grant funded through VOCA (Victims of Crime Act) at an approximately 80/20 federal/state‑to‑local split; that position has helped detectives manage victim contact and wraparound services. Friedline said the department has applied for other grant funds that supported a reintegration coordinator to help inmates transition after release and that the county will seek continued selection for that position.

Friedline said Lt. Tim Shuck will retire later this month after almost 30 years; as a result the department plans internal promotions: Detective Jonathan Shepherd to corporal, Corporal Seth Covey to sergeant and Sergeant Dustin Weisbrod to lieutenant. The promotions will be recognized at the law board meeting next week and the department will present a first draft of its budget to the law board at that meeting.

Scott Hayek, patrol division commander, told commissioners that an April 9 incident involving officers and a high‑school demonstrator generated public comment; the department is reviewing the interaction and will use the case to identify any needed additional training. \"There’s one trait that every single employee of our department shares and that is that they are human and sometimes humans don't operate in the way that maybe we wish they had in a situation,\" Hayek said.

Hayek also warned that spring weather and higher speeds increase crash severity and that upcoming construction on Highway 24 will likely divert more traffic through Manhattan — a change that could raise crash risk at higher speeds and in unfamiliar patterns. The department is evaluating whether a traffic unit focused on enforcement and education is feasible depending on staffing and call levels and will continue public education as part of Operation Arc.

Why it matters: the department’s staffing changes and training review affect public safety operations; the department recommended continued attention to traffic‑safety measures as construction changes travel patterns.","The Riley County Police Department briefed commissioners on April 17 about victim‑services grant funding, promotions prompted by a lieutenant's retirement, a review of an April 9 demonstrator interaction and seasonal increases in traffic accidents tied to upcoming highway construction.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6595097,"Konza Prairie Community Health Center opens expanded Manhattan clinic, adds services including same‑day crowns and implants",1153,25227000,26380000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3043073-24215a7086ce1355295ef89aac13d1a5&start=25227&end=26380","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3043073-24215a7086ce1355295ef89aac13d1a5/thumbnail_25227000.jpg","/articles/6595097/Kansas/Konza-Prairie-Community-Health-Center-opens-expanded-Manhattan-clinic-adds-services-including-sameday-crowns-and-implants","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6595097-1f0b83f54372e7bd67a9d512885910c8/orig.mp4?Expires=1770975949&Signature=Pi-wryT1ev12svzkPS3YOuR~6JyVn09~JtrlCrYd1euUdvgzNPdhbiNvy2baSHD2pRnXYhAIs3BTx-G4TDT-lgQNqBMW-Lkr96yeH5j~giYLRcmgDiFfb~Hdw2IF7MH8qu3v5YtH7IZ8cySuOOPyMMpG99E6Hli~CpPUCDGHyiXEeprEzI3ctc8zmg5oUpuEBYDye2wZgj9wx2jYHzaWtq5EPiRuPCSCkV9X9~tRsAhuRY45r7F7cxMuQBZzr-Xf9YAspBgso6g6lDjeh83UhmJCEvOD0-nkVFgbUOFgxdp3guweuqvUfZ6aPkhMND3vZG0ZHmW2-N32ByX6~VzBvw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Representatives of Konza (listed in the meeting as Contra/Conza Prairie Community Health Center) briefed the Riley County commission on April 17 about an expanded Manhattan clinic, growing patient visits and new dental services including same‑day crowns, implant placement and sleep dentistry.

Dani, a Konza representative, said the health center started in Junction City in 1995 and expanded its Manhattan footprint in September 2024. The Manhattan site now includes two full‑time dentists and multiple medical and behavioral health providers; staff added a full‑time pharmacist and created a pharmacy offering in the building.

Konza reported that roughly 68% of its patient contacts are dental services, a concentration the organization said reflects local need. The center runs an outreach program that screens children in about 80 schools across the region (19 school districts) and reported more than 12,000 school screenings and fluoride treatments. Karen Sisco, Konza’s hygienist who runs the school program, coordinates mobile clinics; Konza said it received local philanthropic support for a Manhattan outreach vehicle.

With the addition of a dentist with surgical skills, Konza said it can now offer same‑day crowns, implant placement and sleep dentistry locally and has begun performing some dental surgeries at the hospital operating room that previously required referrals to Topeka.

On medical care, Konza said it has expanded integrated behavioral health services and treats substance use disorder alongside primary care using medications such as Vivitrol where clinically appropriate. The center serves a patient population that includes a sizeable uninsured cohort (about 20% uninsured) and patients who speak languages other than English; it also receives about 80% federal support for certain victim‑services funding that helps maintain a victim advocate position in local investigations.

Konza leaders said the Manhattan expansion was funded primarily from the health center’s operating resources with limited grant support for pharmacy renovation, and that the board — with a majority of patient representatives as required by the health center’s governing rules — supported the locally funded expansion. Konza said it is pursuing recruitment, including National Health Service Corps incentives for new graduates, and expects service volume to grow as the Manhattan site establishes its panel.

Quote: \"Having a provider who has the clinical skill set to do this, is huge,\" the presenter said of the new dental surgical capacity.

Konza asked the commission to note the center’s role in primary and dental care for low‑ and moderate‑income residents and said it will continue outreach to schools and partners in the county.

Why it matters: the expanded Manhattan clinic creates more local access to dental surgery and integrated behavioral health and aims to reduce emergency‑room visits for dental problems and unmet behavioral health needs.","Konza Prairie Community Health Center updated the commission on April 17 about expanded services at its new Manhattan clinic, mobile school dental services and growth in integrated behavioral health and pharmacy services.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6595102,"Planning staff outlines comprehensive plan update; subcommittees to deliver draft goals next month",111,5346000,5457000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3043073-24215a7086ce1355295ef89aac13d1a5&start=5346&end=5457","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3043073-24215a7086ce1355295ef89aac13d1a5/thumbnail_5346000.jpg","/articles/6595102/Kansas/Planning-staff-outlines-comprehensive-plan-update-subcommittees-to-deliver-draft-goals-next-month","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6595102-0ad987f3409c40de663930b7337a7da6/orig.mp4?Expires=1770975949&Signature=b2u5qpDNhpOy6HHQLJUfgQQ8loyeMXI1zHLkrKBaFCrbChRnZ4ZyGzTb5qUM-okMrVpbaT9s9z52XGyQygW8tsSDo56eaxzsdJ9Sxvqce0Ax0PkBAd9XOZwNQ~Cur5KUcShhu-X5CwrpnSSEc7VDcdvukQ9gKRaJjRJPpJoKcTk7u9CTv8~lX2XlckrUQTgvypkcPIyK3AJANaQaKs3Z-SNGqduWkXLc1Ai9jHIyfHfez6Mu3k7fV7KK8NqWTOwVCd9QYNjHjhLxCE8MsUMtHca8fi-ClmaXYDvnVTJi9NtYN7m0NIIjDauLCp5cVlIZZLdeNZc~q1X0q2oMNiQ7xA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Planning staff told the Riley County Board of Commissioners on April 17 that the county's comprehensive plan update is progressing and that several topic subcommittees expect to deliver draft goals to the consultant and staff by next month.

Amanda , the county’s lead planning director, said the consultant Stantec has asked for subcommittee draft goals so the consultant can incorporate objectives and actions. \"We need to add our objectives and actions to it,\" she said during the presentation.

Staff reviewed the work of each subcommittee. The agricultural/land‑use group discussed balancing agricultural preservation and rural character against development, the designated growth areas around cities and the lake, and concerns about unmanaged cedar encroachment and fire risk on prime farm soils. The economic development subcommittee is drafting a new chapter for the plan to address county‑wide economic aims beyond development concentrated near Manhattan. The health subcommittee has proposed incorporating a health‑in‑all‑policies approach, addressing physical and mental health, mobile clinics and access to parks and trails. The housing group discussed workforce and affordable housing, accessory dwelling units and land capacity. The infrastructure team is compiling a broad list that goes beyond roads to water, sewer, broadband, public facilities and multi‑modal transportation. Parks and recreation has drafted goals and wants a separate treatment for multi‑owner county parks.

Amanda said the existing Vision 2025 goals will be reviewed and updated; many Vision 2025 items have been completed or are no longer feasible since that plan was adopted in February 2009. Staff intends to release draft goals publicly so residents and stakeholders can comment, then iterate toward a full public draft that will include objectives and specific actions.

Amanda asked commissioners to identify any areas they want staff to present in more depth; she said detailed notes and stakeholder summaries are available and that the process will remain transparent.

Timeline and next steps: staff and subcommittees will target completion of draft goals by next month; public review and planning‑board review will follow before additional drafts are presented to the commission.

Why it matters: the comprehensive plan will guide county land‑use decisions, infrastructure investment and priorities for growth areas over the next decade.","Riley County planning staff updated commissioners on the county comprehensive plan revision, reporting progress from subcommittees on land use, economic development, health, housing, infrastructure and parks and recreation and asking for draft goals to be completed by next month for public release.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6595105,"Riley County commissioners approve routine appointments, send road bids to staff and schedule fence view",122,7408000,7530000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3043073-24215a7086ce1355295ef89aac13d1a5&start=7408&end=7530","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3043073-24215a7086ce1355295ef89aac13d1a5/thumbnail_7408000.jpg","/articles/6595105/Kansas/Riley-County-commissioners-approve-routine-appointments-send-road-bids-to-staff-and-schedule-fence-view","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6595105-aa01f9f613d0f4fd3dbd65a9d2484f53/orig.mp4?Expires=1770975949&Signature=RroW9rEKI2kyXJIN-q9FZpi7EUymPL3lkM7QH5QRl4KACEiEFEEWagtDwcaRzCMQFv8zLa1pJUSwQmWfhJR2XjYBHKWYwB5tJDiObc0-udzuU7OQnr9MvJpnToMeu2QWzv97bRE2RXrX30k3MgPQN3eYD0lK93513fnL8dGWu5q~ilpn51HS3wYAXe~6BSnKgmO9ZQu6bA1mwAEVkedmIPlvs2XKlBfWvhYiT9DLzTYtaqFvWcL8rtA~qS8A1Es7ulV~gOaN9QzysWu1j2DJyeemgexJ1R0jbDDht8tW6uS5xhV-vpS0vA5Sb8S8xug9OmbeVs9LTDbDMKbPIa5qGQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Riley County Board of Commissioners on April 17 approved a series of routine actions including a planning‑board appointment, payroll and minutes, and sent multiple road construction bids to staff for review.

The board voted to appoint Hannah Fair and Kelly Carl to the Manhattan Urban Area Planning Board and approved Resolution No. 041725. Commissioners also approved payroll and accounts payable, accepted employee action forms on file and approved the minutes of the April 14 meeting.

The board opened bids for chip seal and asphalt overlay projects and unanimously moved that staff review the submissions and return a recommendation. For the chip seal work, bids included a $216,475 total from Vance Brothers, $184,074.66 from Circle C Paving and $168,504.31 from APAC, among others. For the asphalt overlay work, bids included an alternate from Bayer Construction of $1,325,705 (alternate 2 $1,474,140) and a bid from Schilling Construction of $1,288,985 (alternate 2 $1,444,430). Start dates ranged from June to August and proposed working days varied by bidder.

The board authorized a county fence view to be conducted at 9 a.m. April 18 to address a boundary/fence dispute that will follow the centerline of a vacated portion of Wellsburg Road and will involve landowners on both sides.

During an annexation hearing for a property on Murray Road, commissioners found the annexation consistent with planning recommendations and directed the county counselor's office to draft a resolution reflecting the board's findings.

All listed motions were moved and seconded and carried with the board answering \"Aye.\" The board adjourned after taking the actions.

Votes at a glance
- Resolution No. 041725: Appoint Hannah Fair and Kelly Carl to the Manhattan Urban Area Planning Board — Motion passed (mover/second: not specified).
- Payroll and accounts payable — Motion passed (mover/second: not specified).
- Approval of minutes from April 14, 2025 — Motion passed (mover/second: not specified).
- Employee action forms filed (Erin Thompson — volunteer firefighter; Maria Fuentes — employee action noted as \"raising Riley\" in packet) — noted/accepted.
- Chip seal bids: opened; board sent all bids to staff for review and recommendation — Motion passed (mover/second: not specified).
- Asphalt overlay bids: opened; board sent all bids to staff for review and recommendation — Motion passed (mover/second: not specified).
- Fence view: Board to conduct fence view on 04/18/2025 at 09:00 AM — Motion passed (mover/second: not specified).
- Annexation (Murray Road): Board directed county counselor to draft resolution consistent with factual findings made at the hearing — Motion passed (mover/second: not specified).

The items above were routine administrative and procurement steps; staff will return recommendations to the board on the road bids and will prepare the annexation resolution before the board's deadline.","At its April 17 meeting the Riley County Board of Commissioners approved a slate of routine items including an appointment resolution, payroll and minutes, directed staff to review multiple road bids, authorized a fence view for a property dispute and asked county counsel to draft an annexation resolution.","actionData","errors"]

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