CAPTION: Hutchinson City Hall, located at 125 East Ave B. CREDIT MICHAEL GLENN/THE HUTCHINSON TRIBUNE
By Michael Glenn
The Hutchinson City Council will consider moving forward with the demotion of the Atrium Hotel & Conference Center, located at 1400 North Lorraine St, at its regular meeting Tuesday evening.
The council originally condemned the building Aug. 20, 2024, and gave the owner of the property, Joshua Joseph, 30 days to provide a cash bond or remedy all issues with the property.
At the council’s last meeting, the council declined an extension of time for Joseph.
“Due to a lack of progress on the repair or demolition of the Atrium Hotel and the failure of the property owner to provide the required cash bond, the City will be moving forward with the demolition of the structure,” the official city agenda read. “A formal report of bids and award will take place in the coming weeks.
In other business, the council will consider approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 179 bargaining unit.
The new package will increase total cash compensation costs for the city by 4.5% in 2025 and 4.25% in 2026.
The council will also swear in Mary Rogers as the new city clerk and also recognize cybersecurity awareness month, fire prevention week, source water protection week and manufacturing month.
The Hutchinson City Council meets every first and third Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at Hutchinson City Hall, located at 125 East Ave B.
