05/19/26 City Commission Meeting

The City Commission meeting of Manhattan, Kansas, held on May 19, 2026, included several procurement and contracting discussions. The commission approved Ordinance 7825, rezoning land for the Booth Creek headquarters Planned Unit Development (PUD), which includes a meat packing and processing facility with conditions addressing environmental and operational concerns. The applicant anticipates investing $10-12 million and creating up to 80 new jobs, with tax credit incentives being pursued at the state level. Additionally, the commission authorized an alternative delivery method for consolidated trash services in the Aggieville business district, supported by a survey of business owners and involving installation of compactors and service coordination. Funding for the initial year would come from internal sources, with ongoing costs managed by the business improvement district. Finally, the commission approved a professional services agreement with Olsen, Inc. for $147,460 to design pedestrian signal improvements, sidewalk enhancements, landscaping, and lighting at the 12th Street and Blummont intersection, a location with a history of pedestrian accidents. The meeting included motions passed unanimously on these procurement items.