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Commission approves consent agenda; public raises concerns about proposed Potawatomi-County bridge study
Summary
The commission approved a routine consent agenda 5-0 that included a new public-works 'task order' program for street repair to speed responses; a resident urged the city to give low priority to a memorandum about a potential bridge across the river connecting to Pottawatomie County.
The Manhattan City Commission unanimously approved the consent agenda on June 17, carrying routine and previously reviewed items by a 5-0 roll call.
Items on the consent agenda included a public-works task-order program described by commissioners as intended to increase flexibility and reduce the time needed for street repairs. One commissioner said the new program should help the department respond more quickly to potholes and similar complaints.
During the public-comment period, Andrew Von Lintel of 2254 Winds Court spoke on a consent item referencing a memorandum of understanding with Pottawatomie County and Riley County about a possible additional bridge across the river. Von Lintel told the commission the bridge study should be a low priority for the city unless Manhattan significantly expands its city limits into Pottawatomie County; he questioned the study cost and the likelihood the project would occur and said, "I just feel like it should be a low priority for the city of Manhattan unless we greatly expand city limits into Pottawatomie County."
After public comment, a commissioner moved and the commission approved the consent agenda. The roll call recorded: Commissioner Adamczyk — yes; Commissioner Oppelt — yes; Commissioner Motta — yes; Commissioner Mitten — yes; Mayor McCullough — yes.
No separate vote was taken that evening to move forward with a bridge study; the memorandum remained on the consent agenda as an item for the commission's consideration and public comment.
