The Hutchinson City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the status of The Atrium Hotel during its meeting on Tuesday, August 20, at 9 a.m. at City Hall, 125 E Avenue B.
The Atrium closed in 2019, and the property has continued to deteriorate. The hearing will allow the public to submit input before the council considers a resolution to condemn the property as unsafe and dangerous.
The council will also take action on two economic development resolutions. The first is approval to issue Industrial Revenue Bonds to help Meyer Landmark, LLC secure financing to remodel the historic Landmark building and convert it into apartments and retail space. The second proposes establishing a STAR Bond project district.
Several city ordinance changes regarding outdoor burning, traffic laws, and public offenses are on the agenda.
The council will take action to renew the city’s franchise agreement with Evergy.
New business items include the State Fair detention project, a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the Landmark building development project, and a funding agreement with Meyer Landmark, LLC for Landmark building improvements. The council will consider the PWS #25 Well replacement for Well #15.
Finally, the council will hear remarks from council members and the city manager’s report before adjourning into two executive sessions to discuss privileged matters regarding acquiring real estate and non-elected personnel matters.
