The Manhattan city commission at Tuesday’s meeting unanimously approved the adoption of the Move MHK! parks and rec master plan. The plan includes long-term goals and visions, including updates to various parks and prioritizing the construction of an indoor aquatics facility. The plan and Tuesday’s vote didn’t approve any specific action. (City commissioners in recent meetings have been considering putting a sales tax measure on the November ballot to fund an indoor aquatics and rec facility. That specific proposal is separate from the master plan.) Commissioners adopted the master plan, which the Move MHK! steering committee and parks and rec advisory board recommended for approval. The plan included four additional recommendations from the advisory board. The recommendations are revisiting the combined indoor pool and rec facility versus an aquatic-only facility; revisiting the proposed City Park location; forming an intergovernmental partnership with the Manhattan city government, Riley County government, USD 383 and K-State regarding an aquatics facility; and requesting clear financial costs. Commissioner Karen McCulloh said she wants to support the advisory board’s decision to include the recommendations.
Source: themercury.com
