Applicant seeks $250,000 to keep Patterson Block locally owned; commission tables request

Aug 14, 2026

Angie of Farmhouse Creative requested $250,000 to help purchase the Patterson Block and activate its ballroom as an event space; commissioners asked her to pursue city and revolving‑loan funding first and voted to table the request pending those meetings.

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Angie, representing Farmhouse Creative, asked the Redevelopment Commission for $250,000 to help buy the Patterson Block and keep the property locally owned. "We are requesting from this committee, $250,000," she said, explaining the building is under contract, about 70% leased and that the funds would cover seller financing and help activate an underused ballroom as an event venue.

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