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Historic committee hears Brownfields outreach and DDA funding request for Bircham Park
Summary
Committee members discussed Brownfields outreach for the Roberts property (KSU TAB offering planning assistance) and reported the city asked the DDA for roughly $160,000 to start shovel-ready work at Bircham Park; the DDA tabled its request for more information and staff said Jessica (finance) will coordinate next steps.
The Historic Preservation Committee received updates on several civic projects beyond individual landmark requests. Members described work to pursue Brownfields funding for the Roberts property — KSU TAB offered pro bono planning assistance and staff said the state Brownfields program could cover evaluation and planning steps if the city serves as the applicant.
Separately, the committee noted the city requested about $160,000 from the Downtown Development Authority to begin shovel‑ready dirt work behind the Vector parking area at Bircham Park; committee members said the DDA tabled the request to gather more specifics. Staff indicated Jessica (new finance staff) is taking the lead on Brownfields follow-up and that additional coordination with city staff and KSU TAB will determine next steps.
Committee members said the Roberts property appears to qualify for Brownfields funding (asbestos removal and related planning), but emphasized that the municipality must be the formal applicant. Staff will follow up and report back on the city’s position and available grant pathways.
