HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson City Council will hold a public meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 8, at Memorial Hall to gather community feedback on the future of the historic building.

City leaders are considering two options for Memorial Hall: selling the property to a private developer for adaptive reuse or demolishing the structure to create a public green or gathering space.

Officials say the meeting is an important opportunity for residents to share their views and help shape the future of the site. A facilitation plan for the event is still being finalized to ensure that all voices are heard.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1689795503562.png" alt="Memorial Hall - June 18, 2023. Courtesy of the Conard-Harmon Collection." />
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 </figure>MARC JACOBS Hutch PostHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson City Council will hold a public meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 8, at Memorial Hall to gather community feedback on the future of the historic building.City leaders are considering two options for Memorial Hall: selling the property to a private developer for adaptive reuse or demolishing the structure to create a public green or gathering space.Officials say the meeting is an important opportunity for residents to share their views and help shape the future of the site. A facilitation plan for the event is still being finalized to ensure that all voices are heard.

City to hold public meeting over future of Memorial Hall on May 8