Amanda Webb, Riley County planning director, told commissioners Dec. 8 that the county's updated comprehensive plan—branded 'Riley County Together'—has completed required public hearings and is expected to come before the commission for formal adoption next Thursday.

Webb said the Manhattan Urban Area Planning Board held the required public hearing, received no public comments and recommended approval; the Riley County Planning Board would hold an evening public hearing and, assuming no substantive comments, staff will post a final draft and present it to the commission on Dec. 18 at 10:30. "This should, in theory, be the last update I give you because next Thursday is on your agenda is actually adopt the plan," Webb said.

Webb noted the draft is available on the county website and that state statute requires annual review of the comprehensive plan; she recommended periodic follow up next year to ensure the plan reflects community input and functions as intended.