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Lindsey described his experience in Riley County family court and said outcomes were dependent on which judge presided. He quoted a judge’s remark from his case: “I’m an every other weekend judge. That’s what I’ve given. And I’ve never — I’ve never modified a parenting plan,” Lindsey said, adding that the county’s process lacked routine case management, custody evaluations or guardian ad litem involvement in most cases and that many fathers cannot afford extended litigation.

Lindsey asked the commissioners for guidance on next steps. Commissioners and county counsel discussed potential avenues: a legislative change at the state level, district-level judicial administrative rules, or administrative practices such as appointing case managers or using guardians ad litem more consistently.

Jacob Hansen, county counselor, told Lindsey that substantial changes to custody presumptions would likely require state-level action (law changes or judicial-district rulemaking) and noted local steps — such as enhancing mediation or funding case managers — could help immediately. Hansen said commissioners could place the issue on a legislative policy agenda and that administrative differences (mediation procedures, case-management availability) can vary by district.

Ending: The commissioners did not adopt policy at the meeting but discussed avenues for action. Counsel suggested the county consider both administrative steps (case management and mediation practice) and legislative outreach and to coordinate further with judicial-district officials and state lawmakers.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","7/24/2025 Riley County Commission Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","During public comment at the July 24 meeting, Manhattan resident Jake Lindsey urged the Riley County commissioners to pursue reforms to the family-court process, including adding case managers and adopting a 50/50 starting presumption for parenting time.","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},6588103,"Riley County commissioners approve construction bid, permits and routine fiscal items",972,1133000,161000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5477198-0b873c71cd1a054d5a75a27186d82cb2&start=1133&end=161","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5477198-0b873c71cd1a054d5a75a27186d82cb2/thumbnail_1133000.jpg","/articles/6588103/Kansas/Riley-County-commissioners-approve-construction-bid-permits-and-routine-fiscal-items","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6588103-c5b61c83f5f2c31947ff979fdaf6edac/orig.mp4?Expires=1771142091&Signature=jjLl0FPWKkjIeNJMCMT-MxmsDTguPGky6UFzbIJRacShTTY7Uh0twf4hMtli5xlkARThjfqOzM4MW1njsQoZLAAHBS-~rwjv8drVrAwXitAZM8VQ6ZvtJsrBoRyjlrASRfTBzx--CSKmz8kBefQH8QXJdwAWVX2Cozj-6zHXoR5depmhRaomkgPdqJFH6fvoJH3yDXxTj8wNYRBG75um7copcoNZYnMTUsnBGTQfkCxK~iAiUOnQZ5y1jwaRfjQh6n~ksQBb66SizcfCcNPHdxMRwQJi64qMIXjlI1r8fbHOfoI-UfrQ247SfUxnfBQA5ZRhI6qEGYluGewjRHtGXg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Riley County Commissioners approved several routine and project-related items during their July 24 meeting, including accepting a contractor bid for a utility extension, granting a highway use permit for a residential water line and approving tax-roll corrections for properties in the Manhattan Marketplace.

The actions were taken by voice vote with commissioners saying “aye” on each item; no roll-call tallies were recorded in the public transcript.

The board approved a motion to accept a bid from Lakeside Construction LLC for a utility extension, with the motion recording the award sum as $93,820 and a tentative start date of Sept. 14. An earlier agenda line listed a different figure ($90,850); the motion on the floor set the amount at $93,820 and the commission approved the motion.

The commission also approved a highway use permit granting Stephen Keating permission to install a water line across Lee Lane for residential construction as described in the permit application. Separately, the board approved tax-roll corrections tied to multiple appeals filed under the Manhattan Marketplace property group, and it approved routine fiscal items including payroll/accounts-payable and the minutes from the July 21 meeting.

On the personnel and training front, the commission voted to commit to registering up to five participants from county departments for a leadership academy (see HR item) so the county could use the lower per-person rate offered with a five-spot commitment.

Votes at a glance
- Accept proposed bid, Lakeside Construction LLC — Motion recorded at $93,820; tentative start Sept. 14; outcome: approved by voice vote.
- Highway use permit, Stephen Keating — Permit to install residential water line across Lee Lane; outcome: approved by voice vote.
- Tax roll corrections, Manhattan Marketplace properties — Motion to approve corrections as presented; outcome: approved by voice vote.
- Payroll and accounts payable — Motion to approve payroll/accounts-payable; outcome: approved by voice vote.
- Minutes — Motion to approve minutes of the July 21 meeting; outcome: approved by voice vote.
- NACO leadership commitment — Motion to commit to registering up to five participants in the leadership academy within the next 12 months (to secure the discounted $1,000-per-person rate); outcome: approved by voice vote.

Several motions were moved and seconded during the meeting; the public record in the transcript records hands and 'aye' votes but does not list individual vote tallies or named votes for each commissioner. The board asked staff to prepare any missing paperwork for signature.

Ending: The items approved are routine day-to-day business for the county and will be reflected in the signed minutes and in departmental follow-up; staff were instructed to complete and circulate the relevant documents and schedules (contract start dates, permit files, updated tax-roll records and training registrations).","Riley County Commissioners approved several routine and project-related items during their July 24 meeting, including accepting a Lakeside Construction bid for a utility extension, granting a highway use permit for a residential water line and approving tax-roll corrections for Manhattan Marketplace properties.",{"_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},6588091,"County IT reports MinuteTrack go-live, MFA rollout and phone-system migration; elevator and EM remodel progress noted",553,4272000,4825000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5477198-0b873c71cd1a054d5a75a27186d82cb2&start=4272&end=4825","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5477198-0b873c71cd1a054d5a75a27186d82cb2/thumbnail_4272000.jpg","/articles/6588091/Kansas/County-IT-reports-MinuteTrack-go-live-MFA-rollout-and-phone-system-migration-elevator-and-EM-remodel-progress-noted","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6588091-b1cabbe4b63a53542dd2853875c6c764/orig.mp4?Expires=1771142091&Signature=NQ3Y90AHQhWn8UZ1qfBxOLMTYWBWsf3Ut3f5S-MUX96tdx~kbyaRJrQPIw5rFgE6jmmDuaoy36qlRU4ESqXvcx-dWBkzj7CRbbi1suKERZRe1XQ4quVILA83CZwYgnW7hMyghFvate0I4Q2tXaTqF57suWmuyACdOrWCVEe84ZKSvkRfb6aZAmitHAauRsR122cOhtndsqrDd7gXVRhYUDlrQPdXVgCzSBNCN~xMjArPD6Y67pxEfazzCfBdr8KzHc2hwWPX5yY3sE2OI0IEorJEtKBJGSLU-1z2f-1r71z-0HHfRmFk8qWKd9Bc3eppX~hjJG817c~f1GR2wNzgiQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Riley County’s IT and GIS director Corey Meyer updated the commission on multiple technology and facilities projects at the July 24 meeting, saying the county is preparing for a records-management/meeting-management system go-live, a multifactor authentication rollout, a phone-system migration and a series of facility renovations.

Meyer said the county is finalizing a replacement for MinuteTrack; the first live meeting under the new system will be Aug. 7 and staff have emailed each commissioner to schedule a short walkthrough. He asked commissioners to arrive slightly early for the Aug. 7 meeting to complete sign-in and orientation. Meyer said staff expect initial “bugs” but will provide hands-on support during the transition.

On cybersecurity, Meyer said the county will implement multifactor authentication (MFA) for desktop logins next month; users will require a mobile device for log-in. He also said the county will migrate its phone system from the current platform to WebEx in September; the migration will be scheduled over a weekend and will involve a port of numbers during a planned outage. He said eliminating an older Flexar/legacy phone system in October should save the county roughly $50,000–$70,000 annually.

Facilities and related IT projects included window replacement sequencing (departments are being moved temporarily as sections are completed), elevator modernization starting in August at the health department and moving to the courthouse and other facilities in September, and the emergency-management remodel that has gone out for bid. Meyer said staff are working with departments to stage moves to minimize disruption and that IT will support AV and security needs tied to each renovation.

Meyer also described GIS work presented at a national conference — including fire-prediction mapping based on foliage and wind models — and said the county will not pursue an expensive standalone LIDAR purchase at this time but will coordinate with state or city projects if possible.

Ending: County staff expect a short period of adjustment around the Aug. 7 MinuteTrack transition and the September phone migration; departments will receive training and IT support during each change.","Corey Meyer, Riley County IT/GIS director, told commissioners July 24 the county will go live with its replacement meeting-management system Aug. 7, will roll out multifactor authentication next month and will migrate its phone system to WebEx in September.",{"_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},6588096,"County counselor outlines risks and limits of industrial revenue bonds, questions use for housing",152,3232000,3384000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5477198-0b873c71cd1a054d5a75a27186d82cb2&start=3232&end=3384","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5477198-0b873c71cd1a054d5a75a27186d82cb2/thumbnail_3232000.jpg","/articles/6588096/Kansas/County-counselor-outlines-risks-and-limits-of-industrial-revenue-bonds-questions-use-for-housing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6588096-c2717b028a3a5436e889b2fe1e0eb607/orig.mp4?Expires=1771142091&Signature=log6I2KkqGy3C9jUnLabGb8sXBP~ghbQmXWw0~vZzSM3CsPVMPZOY4asoM95f2Lo0rmZmiLEcp8VlT8WtVh5ZyXqh89yqd0E1BqgDKi57xy8sd~MuHE-5fQX88AjkVehlVH-p5pGG2JDKanl3miB1GdQd-H2dwXMw9v97YlFzYS6heyW7YoN1tOCi7Tlya6h46e-Mjij3FjjLmYv-OAlrqp5uY3DM3WbBYdVpZcGuY3uWDK9TJZloslEYiFL99dgKxQmyTKtNS9YDgmXzOaDoB5ZJampywGMsQJYsxjwnM3tOi5D0S0iVPZ5TtYoI0T9kiCSBxGWWM03pgQKQT4NKg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Riley County counselor Jacob Hansen gave an extended administrative briefing July 24 on industrial revenue bonds (IRBs), the statutory authority the county uses to consider property-tax exemptions and common local practices, and he said the county should weigh potential economic gains against reductions in the property-tax base.

Hansen pointed commissioners to the statutory language he referenced in the meeting (quoted in the discussion as “79201 a 20 fourth” as the site of the statute) and to a Kansas Legislative Division audit report from 2022 reviewing IRB use and outcomes. He said local practice around the state commonly ties the size of a tax abatement to the amount invested in a project — for example, abatements that run up to 60% in some jurisdictions — and that many counties use policy caps and project lists to limit which industries are eligible. He said that in his review he did not find local IRB policies that explicitly listed housing as an intended use.

Hansen told the board that while statutes permit property-tax exemptions in connection with IRBs, the degree of local control varies and policy language often includes limits. He said several Kansas jurisdictions he examined (Johnson County, Bonner Springs, Olathe, Wyandotte County, Sedgwick County) have formal IRB policies that generally do not promote full tax exemption for long periods without accompanying public benefits. He also cited a 2022 legislative audit finding that on a per-dollar basis the property-tax base often does not recover a full dollar of revenue when IRBs are granted — a point he said counties should weigh when evaluating projects.

On the question of residential use, Hansen said he was not confident IRBs were typically intended for housing projects: “Not one of them has said housing, not one of them,” he said, and added that IRBs are historically designed to attract job-creating industries rather than retail or residential projects. He recommended evaluating pilot payments (payments in lieu of taxes, or PILOTs) as a tool to compensate other taxing jurisdictions when a city or county grants an abatement.

Hansen said he would circulate the legislative audit report and other reference material to the board for review and that the county should consider policy guardrails if it evaluates IRB requests.

Ending: Commissioners asked staff to review the materials and policies Hansen identified; Hansen said he would provide the audit report and county policy examples for further consideration.","Riley County counselor Jacob Hansen briefed the commissioners on industrial revenue bonds (IRBs) and related tax-exemption practice, noting statutory foundations, typical local policies, and uncertainty about using IRBs for residential housing.",{"_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},6588100,"Commissioners approve Manhattan Marketplace tax-roll corrections and discuss seeking state action on delayed-appraisal interest",83,2945000,3028000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5477198-0b873c71cd1a054d5a75a27186d82cb2&start=2945&end=3028","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5477198-0b873c71cd1a054d5a75a27186d82cb2/thumbnail_2945000.jpg","/articles/6588100/Kansas/Commissioners-approve-Manhattan-Marketplace-tax-roll-corrections-and-discuss-seeking-state-action-on-delayed-appraisal-interest","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6588100-3b90185c130301bdba7aacd44e293dc6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771142091&Signature=BcixhjdRlZun-QOhhWOBJ0d0Xx-Q23rM-d7ZrtfuLjIRFB7857rm2tsns83rQqZEhPcHXJGJ2FlZU7UyZF091VOXSnn5wKGDNE0xmHu06zlDZn9FDCjaXAmexQ1l79lqKbWl6h2gitnql~Ylw8ySlYg7ypdGsJzgnv0Te-nACmvx8YseXLy0y8dhNjtv-SNsTDyzEgSp0xGTC0zJ2kQbhYFj7VK4IxyEzHr0ya8vu8vv8UaNSyAWg4xRndnD-t2eJzJAroI3lyqk7mUdD4ExbMZ1UZ4CpH9thf0Jy~a8sQBpEanCEuoOGlZnOzHrji9vd3lCXVMmGA2SWjrHj7geag__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Riley County commissioners voted July 24 to approve tax-roll corrections connected to multiple appeals identified as Manhattan Marketplace properties and discussed pursuing state-level changes to how interest is handled when appraisal evidence appears years after an appeal is filed.

The board heard a multi-part explanation from county appraisal staff that several fee appraisals that were submitted in 2024 bore effective dates back to 2020. Appraisers and counsel described a pattern in which appeals are continued repeatedly; when new evidence appears years after the original appeal date, counties must pay interest on refunded taxes for the intervening years.

Jacob Hansen, Riley County counselor, told commissioners the county could compile specific interest figures for recent appeals and said staff would work with appraiser staff (Shiloh was named in the discussion) to quantify interest paid on cases tied to 2020–2022 appraisal evidence. He said the example involving Manhattan Marketplace — where fee appraisals dated to 2020 were submitted four years later — would be useful to present to the legislature.

“If you’re gonna wait that long, then it shouldn’t be the jurisdictions responsible to pay interest because you just got the evidence for your appeal 4 years later,” Hansen said during the administrative discussion, asking staff to provide a concrete example with numbers and continuity-of-continuance information to support a legislative proposal.

Commissioners said a legislative approach could emphasize protecting local taxpayers and taxing jurisdictions — including schools and smaller taxing authorities — because they ultimately cover refunds and interest when reductions are ordered. Hansen agreed to add the issue to the county’s legislative topics list and to research whether other jurisdictions had pursued similar changes or draft legislation. Staff also said they would pull the interest totals for the specific appeals the board just approved so the county can present figures and sample language when it approaches state lawmakers.

Ending: The board approved the tax-roll corrections and directed staff to compile the interest figures and continuance histories for recent appeals as preparatory work for possible legislative outreach.","The county approved tax-roll corrections for several Manhattan Marketplace properties and commissioners asked staff to pursue numbers and possible legislative changes after appraisers submitted fee appraisals years after appeals, creating significant interest liabilities.","actionData","errors"]

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