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Hutchinson council adopts Star Bond project plan to advance Cosmosphere, Memorial Hall and Landmark work
Summary
On Jan. 20, 2026, Hutchinson City Council adopted an ordinance approving a Star Bond project plan that moves planned improvements at the Cosmosphere, Memorial Hall and the Landmark commercial portion into the next state-required step; council authorized staff to pursue development agreements and underwriting.
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson City Council voted unanimously on Jan. 20 to adopt an ordinance approving the Hutchinson Star Bond project plan, clearing a statutory step that allows the city to pursue revenue bonds tied to incremental sales-tax growth for three tourism-related projects.
City staff told the council the vote does not authorize spending or issue bonds immediately. "It does not approve funds tonight. It does not commit the city to spend any money," the city presenter said, describing the vote as a move "from concept into the next phase allowed under the Kansas Star Bond Act." The…
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