11/2/2026 Riley County Commission Meeting

The Riley County Commission met on November 2, 2026. Commissioners approved submitting a revised Heartland grant application and authorized the chair to sign it. The discussion noted a county contribution of about $1,974, with spending potentially split between 2026 and 2027 depending on state timing. Staff reported that the prior round met its target of 20 movers, with all but one moving to Manhattan; one moved to Ogden. Commissioners also approved the chair signing an outside-city sewer agreement for the fire station property at 300 Johnson Road. The agreement requires a one-time payment of approximately $8,900, rather than a multi-year special assessment; the sewer connection would support possible future building upgrades, as the station currently has no plumbing. No contract award or bid approval was identified.

Other discussion included a public comment urging the county to make spending on statutorily required services easier to understand, and planning for the county administrator recruitment interviews. The commission also approved the October 29 meeting minutes. The public-comment suggestion did not result in a recorded action.