Riley County and City of Manhattan officials met Thursday as the two sides attempt to re-work a new contract for animal control services outside the Manhattan city limits.
The previous agreement had been in place for decades, but lapsed in recent years, causing Riley County to not provide funding for animal control services in its 2024 budget.
County Commissioner Katherine Focke…
Animal services have been especially lacking in the more rural parts of Riley County.
Commissioner Greg McKinley…
County Commission Chair John Ford expressed a desire to continue contracting with animal control, but wants more information in the future…
The two sides will continue to work on the plan, though a timeline for completion wasn’t specified Thursday.
