Riley County commissioners approved final design selections for the commission chamber remodel on Oct. 9 and directed staff to place orders for furniture and finishes.

Project staff reviewed options for carpet, chair style and the commissioners' dais top. The board confirmed a herringbone carpet pattern for the main circulation (with a straight pattern in offices), chairs with arms, and a contrasting slate-style top for the dais. A project manager told the board the build window is about 10 weeks once ordering begins and that remaining window work will be completed before construction starts.

Commissioners discussed chair width and arm options and confirmed the selections on the record so staff could issue purchase orders and proceed with construction scheduling. Staff said contracts and ordering will move forward and that a formal contract with the vendor would be brought back for signature.